US Bridges

FAS 566 (ch 10) over I-55

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · Elkhart Interchange · Structure no. 054003800000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 566 (ch 10) over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 566 (ch 10) over I-55 in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 51 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 566 (ch 10)
CrossesI-55
LocationElkhart Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.0202, -89.49678
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 566 (ch 10) over I-55 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAS 566 (ch 10) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 566 (ch 10) over I-55 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 566 (ch 10) over I-55?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 566 (ch 10) over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.