US Bridges

FAU 7706 over I-57

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 2.6 Mi. N. IL.16 · Structure no. 015007300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7706 over I-57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7706 over I-57 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7706
CrossesI-57
Location2.6 Mi. N. IL.16
Coordinates39.52151, -88.31396
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7706 over I-57 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7706 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 FAU 7706 over I-57 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7706 over I-57?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7706 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.