US Bridges

I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI S ILL-15 Int · Structure no. 041000900000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,574 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI 57 SB
CrossesFAP-726 & Un Pacf RR
Location2 MI S ILL-15 Int
RouteInterstate 57
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.28411, -88.93943
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2024)
Projected traffic22,574 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 57 SB over FAP-726 & Un Pacf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.