US Bridges

Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57

Poor

Iroquois County, Illinois · 4.59 MI S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 038007200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDanforth RD FAS 33
CrossesI-57
Location4.59 MI S of Ill 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82498, -87.99823
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks33%
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 Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Danforth RD FAS 33 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.