US Bridges

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over FAI-57

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · Farina Int · Structure no. 026007100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-750 (ILL-185) over FAI-57 in Fayette 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 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-750 (ILL-185)
CrossesFAI-57
LocationFarina Int
RouteState Highway 185
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.8394, -88.78523
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 FAP-750 (ILL-185) over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is FAP-750 (ILL-185) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-750 (ILL-185) over FAI-57 carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAP-750 (ILL-185) over FAI-57?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-750 (ILL-185) over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.