FAI-64 WB over Pond Creek
FairWayne County, Illinois · 6.1 MI E US-45 Int · Structure no. 096006000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-64 WB over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-64 WB over Pond Creek 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 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-64 WB over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-64 WB over Pond Creek 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 WB over Pond Creek carry?
About 5,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FAI-64 WB over Pond Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-64 WB over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.