US Bridges

TR-541 over FAI-57

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Farina Int · Structure no. 026008100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-541 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-541 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 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-541
CrossesFAI-57
Location2.5 MI N Farina Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.86991, -88.74855
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 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 length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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-541 over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is TR-541 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR-541 over FAI-57 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-541 over FAI-57?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-541 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.