US Bridges

Kell Road (tr 435) over FAI-57

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI S Ill 161 Int · Structure no. 061004600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kell Road (tr 435) over FAI-57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kell Road (tr 435) over FAI-57 in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKell Road (tr 435)
CrossesFAI-57
Location2 MI S Ill 161 Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.49052, -88.96012
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 Kell Road (tr 435) over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kell Road (tr 435) 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 Kell Road (tr 435) over FAI-57 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Kell Road (tr 435) over FAI-57?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kell Road (tr 435) over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.