FAI-57 NB over FAI-70 WB
FairEffingham County, Illinois · Tri-Level NE Eff · Structure no. 025000200000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-57 NB over FAI-70 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 NB over FAI-70 WB in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,282 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAI-57 NB over FAI-70 WB built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is FAI-57 NB over FAI-70 WB 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 NB over FAI-70 WB carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FAI-57 NB over FAI-70 WB?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-57 NB over FAI-70 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.