TR-21 over FAI-57
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 2 MI S Shelby CO LN · Structure no. 025005000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-21 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-21 over FAI-57 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-21 over FAI-57 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-21 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR-21 over FAI-57 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR-21 over FAI-57?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR-21 over FAI-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.