US Bridges

TR 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 1 MI S Il 154 · Structure no. 028005600000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57 in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 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 75 (franklin Ce
CrossesFAI RTE 57
Location1 MI S Il 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.06717, -88.92361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 75 (franklin Ce over FAI RTE 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.