US Bridges

FAI-57 NB over E Fork Kaskaskia Rv

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI S Fayette C L · Structure no. 061006200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 NB over E Fork Kaskaskia Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 NB over E Fork Kaskaskia Rv in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,676 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAI-57 NB
CrossesE Fork Kaskaskia Rv
Location2 MI S Fayette C L
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates38.80393, -88.82933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2023)
Projected traffic12,676 by 2046
Trucks58%
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 E Fork Kaskaskia Rv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-57 NB over E Fork Kaskaskia Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-57 NB over E Fork Kaskaskia Rv carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 NB over E Fork Kaskaskia Rv?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-57 NB over E Fork Kaskaskia Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.