US Bridges

TR-452A over FAI-64

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Bell Rive I · Structure no. 041007200000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-452A over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-452A 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-452A
CrossesFAI-64
Location2.5 MI W Bell Rive I
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.27546, -88.78615
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-452A over FAI-64 built?

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

What condition is TR-452A 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR-452A over FAI-64 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR-452A over FAI-64?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-452A over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.