US Bridges

CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2.75 MI N Salem Int · Structure no. 061004200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57 in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCH-20 Tonti RD
CrossesFAI-57
Location2.75 MI N Salem Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66379, -88.97301
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic833 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CH-20 Tonti RD over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.