US Bridges

Ill 154 over FAI RTE 57

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 3.2 Mi. S Jeff. Co. · Structure no. 028005900000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 154 over FAI RTE 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 154 over FAI RTE 57 in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 154
CrossesFAI RTE 57
Location3.2 Mi. S Jeff. Co.
RouteState Highway 154
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.08048, -88.91599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ill 154 over FAI RTE 57 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ill 154 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 154 over FAI RTE 57 carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 154 over FAI RTE 57?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 154 over FAI RTE 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.