Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · SW of Savoy · Structure no. 010012800000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57 carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57?
The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18(FAS 531) over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.