US Bridges

FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-57

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · Chebanse Int · Structure no. 038013600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-57 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1322 (ch 37)
CrossesI-57
LocationChebanse Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99983, -87.90532
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-57 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-57 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-57?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1322 (ch 37) over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.