US Bridges

Levee Road (tr 341 over FAI-57

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI N Ill 161 Int · Structure no. 061004500000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road (tr 341 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levee Road (tr 341 over FAI-57 in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road (tr 341
CrossesFAI-57
Location2 MI N Ill 161 Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.54905, -88.96504
Functional classRural Local

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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$973,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee Road (tr 341 over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road (tr 341 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 Levee Road (tr 341 over FAI-57 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Levee Road (tr 341 over FAI-57?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road (tr 341 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.