US Bridges

TR 245(FAS 1667) over I-57

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW of US 45 · Structure no. 015005000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 245(FAS 1667) over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 245(FAS 1667) over I-57 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 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 245(FAS 1667)
CrossesI-57
Location1.5 MI SW of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.41057, -88.39588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 245(FAS 1667) over I-57 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 245(FAS 1667) over I-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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 245(FAS 1667) over I-57 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is TR 245(FAS 1667) over I-57?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 245(FAS 1667) over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.