Ill 9 over FAI 57
FairFord County, Illinois · JCT FAI 57 and Ill 9 · Structure no. 027001000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over FAI 57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over FAI 57 in Ford 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 9 over FAI 57 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 9 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over FAI 57 carry?
About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over FAI 57?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over FAI 57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.