US Bridges

Twp RD 327 over FAI 57

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1.07 MI S Buckley in · Structure no. 038013300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 327 over FAI 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 327 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp RD 327
CrossesFAI 57
Location1.07 MI S Buckley in
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.58996, -88.06052
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks32%
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 Twp RD 327 over FAI 57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 327 over FAI 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 327 over FAI 57 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 327 over FAI 57?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 327 over FAI 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.