US Bridges

CH-6 over FAI-64

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E US-45 Int · Structure no. 096003700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-6 over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-6
CrossesFAI-64
Location4.5 MI E US-45 Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.26019, -88.27321
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic204 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-6 over FAI-64 built?

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

What condition is CH-6 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CH-6 over FAI-64 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CH-6 over FAI-64?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CH-6 over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.