US Bridges

FAI-57 over Stream

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1.75 MI N of Ford CO · Structure no. 038200800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI-57 over Stream in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,473 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-57
CrossesStream
Location1.75 MI N of Ford CO
RouteInterstate 57
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.51158, -88.08435
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2023)
Projected traffic17,473 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-57 over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-57 over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-57 over Stream carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-57 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.