FAI 172 NB over Ill 57
FairAdams County, Illinois · I-172/IL57 Int · Structure no. 001006500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 172 NB over Ill 57 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 172 NB over Ill 57 in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,565 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 172 NB over Ill 57 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 172 NB over Ill 57 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 FAI 172 NB over Ill 57 carry?
About 6,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FAI 172 NB over Ill 57?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 172 NB over Ill 57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.