US Bridges

TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI W. US-40 Int · Structure no. 026007700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40 in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2046. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-373
CrossesFAI-70 & US-40
Location1 MI W. US-40 Int
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.963, -89.15328
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic383 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-373 over FAI-70 & US-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.