FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River
FairEffingham County, Illinois · .5 MI S Watson Int · Structure no. 025007200000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 451 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River 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 5 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 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River 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 FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River carry?
About 9,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.
How long is FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-57 SB over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.