US Bridges

FAS-1879 (CH-13) over FAI-64

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Jeffersn Cl · Structure no. 096003300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1879 (CH-13) over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1879 (CH-13) over FAI-64 in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1879 (CH-13)
CrossesFAI-64
Location1.5 MI E Jeffersn Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.26959, -88.6787
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAS-1879 (CH-13) over FAI-64 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1879 (CH-13) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1879 (CH-13) over FAI-64 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1879 (CH-13) over FAI-64?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1879 (CH-13) over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.