US Bridges

TR-480 over FAI-64

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E US-45 Int · Structure no. 096003600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-480 over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-480 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR-480
CrossesFAI-64
Location2.5 MI E US-45 Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.2644, -88.30197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 TR-480 over FAI-64 built?

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

What condition is TR-480 over FAI-64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does TR-480 over FAI-64 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR-480 over FAI-64?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-480 over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.