US Bridges

I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · Tri-Level S Mt Veron · Structure no. 041000700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB is a steel continuous frame carrying I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB in Jefferson 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 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,150 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI 57 NB
CrossesFAI-64 EB
LocationTri-Level S Mt Veron
RouteInterstate 57
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.2707, -88.93197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic20,150 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB built?

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

What condition is I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 57 NB over FAI-64 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.