US Bridges

FAS 1724 over FAI-57

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 4 MI S SW Tri-Level · Structure no. 025005300000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1724 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1724 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1724
CrossesFAI-57
Location4 MI S SW Tri-Level
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.03284, -88.58699
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic477 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1724 over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is FAS 1724 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 1724 over FAI-57 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1724 over FAI-57?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1724 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.