US Bridges

FAS-1710 (CH-24) over FAI-57

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Watson Int · Structure no. 025007300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1710 (CH-24) over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1710 (CH-24) over FAI-57 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1710 (CH-24)
CrossesFAI-57
Location2.5 MI S Watson Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97073, -88.62495
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1710 (CH-24) over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is FAS-1710 (CH-24) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1710 (CH-24) over FAI-57 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1710 (CH-24) over FAI-57?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1710 (CH-24) over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.