TR-542 over FAI-64
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · .5 MI W Wayne CO LN · Structure no. 041006500000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-542 over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-542 over FAI-64 in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-542 over FAI-64 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-542 over FAI-64 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-542 over FAI-64 carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-542 over FAI-64?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR-542 over FAI-64?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.