US Bridges

TR-1 over FAI-57

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · Eff-Clay CO Line · Structure no. 013002700000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-1 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-1 over FAI-57 in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-1
CrossesFAI-57
LocationEff-Clay CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.9143, -88.68951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TR-1 over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is TR-1 over FAI-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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR-1 over FAI-57 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR-1 over FAI-57?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-1 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.