US Bridges

FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 0.3 MI E Dongola · Structure no. 091002000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 57 Ramp 233 of
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI E Dongola
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.37053, -89.15345
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 57 Ramp 233 of over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.