US Bridges

TR-101 over FAI-57

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Dix Int · Structure no. 041005700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-101 over FAI-57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-101 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-101
CrossesFAI-57
Location1.5 MI S Dix Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.41775, -88.95027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-101 over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is TR-101 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR-101 over FAI-57 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-101 over FAI-57?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-101 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.