US Bridges

Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 57

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 2.1 Mi. S Ill 154 · Structure no. 028005300000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 57 in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 19 (marcum Br)
CrossesFAI RTE 57
Location2.1 Mi. S Ill 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.05245, -88.9247
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 57 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 57 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 57?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 (marcum Br) over FAI RTE 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.