US Bridges

FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned)

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W US-45 Int · Structure no. 096005000000000

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

About this bridge

FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned) 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 64 WB
CrossesRr(abandoned)
Location0.5 MI W US-45 Int
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.26471, -88.35508
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned) built?

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

What condition is FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned) carry?

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

How long is FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned)?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 WB over Rr(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.