US Bridges

FAI 57 over Stream

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1.9 MI N of Ill 9 · Structure no. 027200200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 57 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 57 over Stream 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 57
CrossesStream
Location1.9 MI N of Ill 9
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates40.47728, -88.10217
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2023)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 57 over Stream built?

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

What condition is FAI 57 over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 57 over Stream carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAI 57 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAI 57 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.