Fai 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek

Poor Condition59 years old13,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyBond
Location2.7 Mi E Pocahontas
CarriesFai 70 WB
CrossesE Fork Shoal Creek
Coordinates38.83870, -89.49949

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length245.1 ft (74.7 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area956.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic42%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number003000600000000

Nearby Bridges

Fai 70 EB over E Fork Shoal Creek 0.0 mi Poor US 40/fas 779 over E Fork Shoal Creek 0.0 mi Fair Fai 70 WB over Mid Fk Shoal Creek 0.4 mi Poor Fai 70 EB over Mid Fk Shoal Creek 0.4 mi Poor US 40/fas 779 over Shoal Creek 0.4 mi Good Tr 112-sugarloaf R over Fai 70 0.5 mi Good US 40/fas 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek 0.5 mi Good Fai 70 EB over W Br Shoal Creek 0.6 mi Poor Fai 70 WB over W Br Shoal Creek 0.6 mi Poor US 40/fas 779 over Fai 70 EB & WB 1.0 mi Good