FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 2.41 MI S Onarga Int · Structure no. 038015600000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,737 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek 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 FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek carry?
About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 57 NB over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.