FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork
FairWayne County, Illinois · 7 MI E ILL-242 Int · Structure no. 096004400000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork 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 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork 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 FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-64 WB over Skillet Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.