US Bridges

I-57 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824)

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · S of Mattoon · Structure no. 015000100000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824) in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,201 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 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 (nb)
CrossesUS 45(FAP 824)
LocationS of Mattoon
RouteInterstate 57
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.42638, -88.37799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,201 by 2046
Trucks41%
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 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-57 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824) carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-57 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (nb) over US 45(FAP 824)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.