US Bridges

FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Tri-Level SW Effingh · Structure no. 025001800000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70/RMP-1285
CrossesFAI-57 SB
LocationTri-Level SW Effingh
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.09448, -88.58278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70/RMP-1285 over FAI-57 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.