US Bridges

FAU 9496 over FAI RTE 57

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S of FAP 873 · Structure no. 028005800000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9496 over FAI RTE 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 9496 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9496
CrossesFAI RTE 57
Location1.5 MI S of FAP 873
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.87581, -88.94179
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAU 9496 over FAI RTE 57 built?

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

What condition is FAU 9496 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 FAU 9496 over FAI RTE 57 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9496 over FAI RTE 57?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9496 over FAI RTE 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.