US Bridges

FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64

Fair

White County, Illinois · Burnt Prairie Int · Structure no. 097004400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64 in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS-815 (CH-20)
CrossesFAI-64
LocationBurnt Prairie Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.2503, -88.23001
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-815 (CH-20) over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.