US Bridges

I-57 over Copper Slough

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · .4 MI N FAI 72 Int · Structure no. 010021500000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 over Copper Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-57 over Copper Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,410 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

CarriesI-57
CrossesCopper Slough
Location.4 MI N FAI 72 Int
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates40.12465, -88.30487
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2023)
Projected traffic41,410 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-57 over Copper Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-57 over Copper Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 over Copper Slough carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-57 over Copper Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-57 over Copper Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.