US Bridges

Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR

Good

Adams County, Illinois · Just N 12th ST RD · Structure no. 001001400000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 53 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 57
CrossesGhost Hollow CR
LocationJust N 12th ST RD
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates39.88019, -91.39959
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 57 over Ghost Hollow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.