US Bridges

TR-26 over FAI-64

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1 MI E Wash CO LN · Structure no. 041006400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-26 over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-26 over FAI-64 in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR-26
CrossesFAI-64
Location1 MI E Wash CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38531, -89.12697
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks28%
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-26 over FAI-64 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-26 over FAI-64 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-26 over FAI-64 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR-26 over FAI-64?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-26 over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.