US Bridges

FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W. of US 66 · Structure no. 053013000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55 in Livingston 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2056 Ch 27
CrossesI-55
Location1.5 MI W. of US 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.89686, -88.67223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55 built?

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

What condition is FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2056 Ch 27 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.