Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-57
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 2.62 MI S Onarga Int · Structure no. 038008200000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-57 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-57 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-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 Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-57 carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-57?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 47 / 1200 N RD over FAI-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.