US Bridges

FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 57

Good

Union County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W Lick Creek · Structure no. 091004800000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 57 in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 924-CH 4 Exit
CrossesInterstate 57
Location0.2 MI W Lick Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.52304, -89.0796
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$716,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 57 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 57 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 57?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 924-CH 4 Exit over Interstate 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.