FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · Ill 17 Inter · Structure no. 046000600000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17 in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,546 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17 carry?
About 11,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-57 NB over Ill RTE 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.