US Bridges

Blomberg RD (TR396 over FAI-57

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Fayette C L · Structure no. 061006400000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blomberg RD (TR396 over FAI-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blomberg RD (TR396 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlomberg RD (TR396
CrossesFAI-57
Location1.5 MI S Fayette C L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.80794, -88.82567
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 rating49.6 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 length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 Blomberg RD (TR396 over FAI-57 built?

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

What condition is Blomberg RD (TR396 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 Blomberg RD (TR396 over FAI-57 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Blomberg RD (TR396 over FAI-57?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blomberg RD (TR396 over FAI-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.