US Bridges

TR-264 over FAI-57

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · .6 MI S Shelby CO LN · Structure no. 025006300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-264 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-264 over FAI-57 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-264
CrossesFAI-57
Location.6 MI S Shelby CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.20713, -88.49375
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-264 over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-264 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR-264 over FAI-57 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR-264 over FAI-57?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-264 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.