US Bridges

Ch 11 over FAI 64

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 3.74 MI S Hoyleton · Structure no. 095005900000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over FAI 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 11 over FAI 64 in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 11
CrossesFAI 64
Location3.74 MI S Hoyleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.3914, -89.27515
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic363 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 11 over FAI 64 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11 over FAI 64 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 Ch 11 over FAI 64 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over FAI 64?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11 over FAI 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.