US Bridges

FAI-57 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2.8 MI N Jeff CO LN · Structure no. 061200000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI-57 over Raccoon Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,097 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAI-57
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location2.8 MI N Jeff CO LN
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates38.51674, -88.96089
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic40,097 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-57 over Raccoon Creek 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 FAI-57 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns FAI-57 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.