FAS 522(CH 6) over I-57
FairDouglas County, Illinois · 5 MI N of US 36 · Structure no. 021003400000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 522(CH 6) over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 522(CH 6) over I-57 in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS 522(CH 6) over I-57 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 522(CH 6) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 522(CH 6) over I-57 carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 522(CH 6) over I-57?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 522(CH 6) over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.