FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Ill 127 · Structure no. 095005600000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,396 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 64 WB over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.