FAI 64 EB over US 51
FairWashington County, Illinois · 1.39 MI W CO Line · Structure no. 095006300000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 64 EB over US 51 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 EB over US 51 in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,727 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 64 EB over US 51 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAI 64 EB over US 51 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 EB over US 51 carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is FAI 64 EB over US 51?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 64 EB over US 51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.