US Bridges

TR 3 (n County Lin over FAI RTE 57

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · Jefferson CO Line · Structure no. 028005500000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 (n County Lin over FAI RTE 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 3 (n County Lin over FAI RTE 57 in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 3 (n County Lin
CrossesFAI RTE 57
LocationJefferson CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.12567, -88.91238
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 3 (n County Lin over FAI RTE 57 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 (n County Lin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 3 (n County Lin over FAI RTE 57 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 3 (n County Lin over FAI RTE 57?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 (n County Lin over FAI RTE 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.