FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB
FairJefferson County, Illinois · NW Tri-Level Mt Vern · Structure no. 041006100000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB 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 FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-57/RAMP 1579 over FAI-64 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.