Ill 127 over FAI-64
PoorWashington County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Nashville · Structure no. 095005200000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over FAI-64 in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,011 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 127 over FAI-64 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 127 over FAI-64 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over FAI-64 carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over FAI-64?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over FAI-64?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.