US Bridges

FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Tri-Level SW Eff · Structure no. 025000100000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,865 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-57 SB
CrossesFAI-70 EB
LocationTri-Level SW Eff
RouteInterstate 57
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.09472, -88.57882
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2023)
Projected traffic10,865 by 2046
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$720,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-57 SB over FAI-70 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.