US Bridges

ST Peter RD(FAS279 over FAI-57

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2.75 MI S Fayette Cl · Structure no. 061006100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Peter RD(FAS279 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Peter RD(FAS279 over FAI-57 in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST Peter RD(FAS279
CrossesFAI-57
Location2.75 MI S Fayette Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.78855, -88.85028
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Peter RD(FAS279 over FAI-57 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Peter RD(FAS279 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 ST Peter RD(FAS279 over FAI-57 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST Peter RD(FAS279 over FAI-57?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST Peter RD(FAS279 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.