FAI-64 WB over Eagle Slough Ditch
FairWayne County, Illinois · 1.75 MI W 45 Int · Structure no. 096004600000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 328 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-64 WB over Eagle Slough Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-64 WB over Eagle Slough Ditch 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 5 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 328 ft (100 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Eagle Slough Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-64 WB over Eagle Slough Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAI-64 WB over Eagle Slough Ditch carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is FAI-64 WB over Eagle Slough Ditch?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-64 WB over Eagle Slough Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.