Ch 3(FAS 1653) over I-57
FairCumberland County, Illinois · .25 MI NE Shelby Lin · Structure no. 018005500000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 3(FAS 1653) over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 3(FAS 1653) over I-57 in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 3(FAS 1653) over I-57 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 3(FAS 1653) 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 3(FAS 1653) over I-57 carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ch 3(FAS 1653) over I-57?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 3(FAS 1653) over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.