FAS 356 Ch 23 over I-55
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1 MI NW of Lexington · Structure no. 057017200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 356 Ch 23 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 356 Ch 23 over I-55 in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAS 356 Ch 23 over I-55 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 356 Ch 23 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 356 Ch 23 over I-55 carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS 356 Ch 23 over I-55?
The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 356 Ch 23 over I-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.