FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51
FairPulaski County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N FAS 2936 · Structure no. 077002700000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51 in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51 carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 939-CH 8 over FAI 57 & US 51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.