FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF
Carrying FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF over STREAM
0.3 MI E DONGOLA, Union, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF
The FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF bridge in Union, Illinois carries FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF over STREAM. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 30.2 m (99 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 091002000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF against other structures in Union and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF?
FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF in Union, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF inspected?
FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF?
FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF?
FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF and does age affect safety?
FAI 57 RAMP 233 OF was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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