US Bridges

FAI 64 EB over Pond Creek Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 6 MI E US-45 Int · Structure no. 096005100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 EB over Pond Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI 64 EB over Pond Creek Branch 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,171 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAI 64 EB
CrossesPond Creek Branch
Location6 MI E US-45 Int
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.25946, -88.2521
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 inspectionApril 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2024)
Projected traffic6,171 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Pond Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is FAI 64 EB over Pond Creek Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 64 EB over Pond Creek Branch carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 EB over Pond Creek Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 EB over Pond Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.