US Bridges

FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57

Poor

Williamson County, Illinois · At Wcl Johnston City · Structure no. 100004000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57 in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,565 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 903 (ch 2)
CrossesInterstate 57
LocationAt Wcl Johnston City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.81667, -88.94574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic6,565 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 903 (ch 2) over Interstate 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.