US Bridges

FAS-2715 (CH-12) over FAI-57

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Wcl Mason · Structure no. 025004300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2715 (CH-12) over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-2715 (CH-12) over FAI-57 in Effingham 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2715 (CH-12)
CrossesFAI-57
LocationWcl Mason
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.95905, -88.63481
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic398 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2715 (CH-12) over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2715 (CH-12) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2715 (CH-12) over FAI-57 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2715 (CH-12) over FAI-57?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2715 (CH-12) over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.