Ill 149 over Interstate 57
FairFranklin County, Illinois · In West Frankfort · Structure no. 028003900000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 149 over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 149 over Interstate 57 in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,504 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 149 over Interstate 57 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ill 149 over Interstate 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 149 over Interstate 57 carry?
About 9,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 149 over Interstate 57?
The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 149 over Interstate 57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.