US Bridges

TR-1A over FAI-57

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 4 MI N ILL-15 · Structure no. 041005300000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-1A over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-1A over FAI-57 in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR-1A
CrossesFAI-57
Location4 MI N ILL-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37354, -88.95011
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-1A over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-1A 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR-1A over FAI-57 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-1A over FAI-57?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-1A over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.