US Bridges

FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-57

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI N ILL-15 · Structure no. 041005100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-57 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-826 (CH-10)
CrossesFAI-57
Location2 MI N ILL-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.34215, -88.95403
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2021)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-57 carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-57?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-826 (CH-10) over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.