US Bridges

TR 241(FOREST Bapt over FAI RTE 57

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 4.8 MI N Ill 149 · Structure no. 028005400000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 241(FOREST Bapt over FAI RTE 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 241(FOREST Bapt 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 241(FOREST Bapt
CrossesFAI RTE 57
Location4.8 MI N Ill 149
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.96491, -88.93566
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 TR 241(FOREST Bapt over FAI RTE 57 built?

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

What condition is TR 241(FOREST Bapt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 241(FOREST Bapt over FAI RTE 57 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 241(FOREST Bapt over FAI RTE 57?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 241(FOREST Bapt over FAI RTE 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.