US Bridges

I 64 WB over FAI-57 SB

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · NW Tri-Level Mt Vern · Structure no. 041006000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 WB over FAI-57 SB is a steel continuous frame carrying I 64 WB over FAI-57 SB 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 14,150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,696 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesI 64 WB
CrossesFAI-57 SB
LocationNW Tri-Level Mt Vern
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.33326, -88.9571
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,150 (2023)
Projected traffic14,696 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 64 WB over FAI-57 SB built?

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

What condition is I 64 WB over FAI-57 SB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 64 WB over FAI-57 SB carry?

About 14,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 64 WB over FAI-57 SB?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 WB over FAI-57 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.