TR-542 over FAI-57
FairFayette County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Farina Int · Structure no. 026008200000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-542 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-542 over FAI-57 in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-542 over FAI-57 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-542 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-542 over FAI-57 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR-542 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-542 over FAI-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.