US Bridges

FAS 2701 over FAI-57

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Watson Int · Structure no. 025004200000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2701 over FAI-57 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2701 over FAI-57 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2701
CrossesFAI-57
LocationWatson Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99632, -88.58988
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 2701 over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2701 over FAI-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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2701 over FAI-57 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2701 over FAI-57?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2701 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.