US Bridges

FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · .5M S US 24/MAINE ST · Structure no. 001001200000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2046. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 502/IL 57/3rd
CrossesPayson ST
Location.5M S US 24/MAINE ST
RouteState Highway 57
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.92448, -91.41182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 502/IL 57/3rd over Payson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.