US Bridges

TR-516 over FAI-70

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI W Effingham C L · Structure no. 026008000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-516 over FAI-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-516 over FAI-70 in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-516
CrossesFAI-70
Location1 MI W Effingham C L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.02084, -88.82469
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-516 over FAI-70 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-516 over FAI-70 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR-516 over FAI-70 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR-516 over FAI-70?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-516 over FAI-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.