US Bridges

W Lincoln ST over FAI-57

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · .5 MI N Dix Int · Structure no. 041005600000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lincoln ST over FAI-57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Lincoln ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Lincoln ST
CrossesFAI-57
Location.5 MI N Dix Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.44754, -88.95472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W Lincoln ST over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is W Lincoln ST over FAI-57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does W Lincoln ST over FAI-57 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is W Lincoln ST over FAI-57?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Lincoln ST over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.