US Bridges

FAP-776 (ILL-242) over FAI-64

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · .75 MI N Hamiltn C L · Structure no. 096003200000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-776 (ILL-242) over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-776 (ILL-242) over FAI-64 in Wayne 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2046. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-776 (ILL-242)
CrossesFAI-64
Location.75 MI N Hamiltn C L
RouteState Highway 242
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.26792, -88.54454
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 FAP-776 (ILL-242) over FAI-64 built?

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

What condition is FAP-776 (ILL-242) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-776 (ILL-242) over FAI-64 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP-776 (ILL-242) over FAI-64?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-776 (ILL-242) over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.