US Bridges

I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671)

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · S of Pesotum · Structure no. 010019900000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671) in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 62 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57(SB)
CrossesUS 45(FAS 1671)
LocationS of Pesotum
RouteInterstate 57
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.90571, -88.27964
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2023)
Projected traffic13,029 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671) 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 2025.

How much traffic does I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671) carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-57(SB) over US 45(FAS 1671)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.