FAI-57 SB over US-50
PoorMarion County, Illinois · Salem Int · Structure no. 061005400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-57 SB over US-50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 SB over US-50 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,009 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-57 SB over US-50 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-57 SB over US-50 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 SB over US-50 carry?
About 8,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.
How long is FAI-57 SB over US-50?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-57 SB over US-50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.