US Bridges

Township Road TR 9 over FAI 57

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1.34 MI N of Ill 9 · Structure no. 027004800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road TR 9 over FAI 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road TR 9 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road TR 9
CrossesFAI 57
Location1.34 MI N of Ill 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.4736, -88.10431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 Township Road TR 9 over FAI 57 built?

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

What condition is Township Road TR 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 Township Road TR 9 over FAI 57 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Township Road TR 9 over FAI 57?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road TR 9 over FAI 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.