US Bridges

FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 4 MI E ILL-242 Int · Structure no. 096004100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-64 EB
CrossesSkillet Fork Lagoon
Location4 MI E ILL-242 Int
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.2669, -88.46826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,324 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon built?

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

What condition is FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-64 EB over Skillet Fork Lagoon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.