US Bridges

FAS 359 (was TR72 over FAI 57

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2.35 MI N of Ill 9 · Structure no. 027004700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 359 (was TR72 over FAI 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 359 (was TR72 over FAI 57 in Ford 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 359 (was TR72
CrossesFAI 57
Location2.35 MI N of Ill 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.48674, -88.09666
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 359 (was TR72 over FAI 57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 359 (was TR72 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 FAS 359 (was TR72 over FAI 57 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 359 (was TR72 over FAI 57?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 359 (was TR72 over FAI 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.