US Bridges

FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · US 45 Interchange · Structure no. 025011200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,850 by 2046. The structure is 380 ft (115.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 57 NB / 70 EB
CrossesUS 45 & Cn RR
LocationUS 45 Interchange
RouteInterstate 57
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.14492, -88.53375
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length380 ft (115.9 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,850 by 2046
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR?

The structure is 380 ft (115.9 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 57 NB / 70 EB over US 45 & Cn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.