US Bridges

TR-31 over FAI-57

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 3 MI S Shelby CO LN · Structure no. 025005600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-31 over FAI-57 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-31 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,564 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-31
CrossesFAI-57
Location3 MI S Shelby CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.17165, -88.50559
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic20,564 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$923,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-31 over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-31 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-31 over FAI-57 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-31 over FAI-57?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-31 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.