FAS 517 over I-57
PoorPosted for loadChampaign County, Illinois · Thomasboro · Structure no. 010015600000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 517 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 517 over I-57 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 517 over I-57 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 517 over I-57 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 517 over I-57 carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 517 over I-57?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 517 over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.