US Bridges

FAS 940-CH 5 Perks over FAI 57 & US 51

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S Union CO · Structure no. 077002800000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 940-CH 5 Perks over FAI 57 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 940-CH 5 Perks over FAI 57 & US 51 in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 940-CH 5 Perks
CrossesFAI 57 & US 51
Location1.2 MI S Union CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.31587, -89.1564
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 FAS 940-CH 5 Perks over FAI 57 & US 51 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 940-CH 5 Perks 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 940-CH 5 Perks over FAI 57 & US 51 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 940-CH 5 Perks over FAI 57 & US 51?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 940-CH 5 Perks over FAI 57 & US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.