Fai 57 over Mississippi River
Fair Condition48 years old15,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Alexander |
| Location | I-57 At Cairo |
| Carries | Fai 57 |
| Crosses | Mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 37.02403, -89.21101 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Arch - Thru |
| Total Length | 4090.6 ft (1246.8 m) |
| Max Span | 821.2 ft (250.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 65.0 ft (19.8 m) |
| Deck Area | 24686.6 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 15,000 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 50% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 324 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Historical significance is not determined |
| Structure Number | 002002200000000 |