US Bridges

Township Road TR10 over FAI 57

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1.80 MI S of Ill 9 · Structure no. 027004900000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road TR10 over FAI 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road TR10 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTownship Road TR10
CrossesFAI 57
Location1.80 MI S of Ill 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.4295, -88.11585
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks37%
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 Township Road TR10 over FAI 57 built?

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

What condition is Township Road TR10 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 Township Road TR10 over FAI 57 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Township Road TR10 over FAI 57?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road TR10 over FAI 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.