US Bridges

FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek

Poor

Marion County, Illinois · 3 MI S Salem Int · Structure no. 061004700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,363 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-57 NB
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3 MI S Salem Int
RouteInterstate 57
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.58354, -88.96443
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2023)
Projected traffic11,363 by 2046
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-57 NB over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.