US Bridges

FAI-57 SB over FAS-2716

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Edgewood Int · Structure no. 025007000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 SB over FAS-2716 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 SB over FAS-2716 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,494 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFAI-57 SB
CrossesFAS-2716
LocationEdgewood Int
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates38.93335, -88.66286
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2023)
Projected traffic10,494 by 2046
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over FAS-2716 built?

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

What condition is FAI-57 SB over FAS-2716 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-57 SB over FAS-2716 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 SB over FAS-2716?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-57 SB over FAS-2716?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.