US Bridges

FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 1 MI N Clay CO Line · Structure no. 025006700000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,971 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAI-57 NB
CrossesCH-27 & RR Abandoned
Location1 MI N Clay CO Line
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates38.92605, -88.67212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic10,971 by 2046
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned built?

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

What condition is FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-57 NB over CH-27 & RR Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.