US Bridges

I-57 (nb) over Central Grain RR & TR 86

Poor

Coles County, Illinois · Jones Switch · Structure no. 015000400000000

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

About this bridge

I-57 (nb) over Central Grain RR & TR 86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (nb) over Central Grain RR & TR 86 in Coles 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,201 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 (nb)
CrossesCentral Grain RR & TR 86
LocationJones Switch
RouteInterstate 57
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.45368, -88.33687
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Central Grain RR & TR 86 built?

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

What condition is I-57 (nb) over Central Grain RR & TR 86 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 (nb) over Central Grain RR & TR 86 carry?

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

How long is I-57 (nb) over Central Grain RR & TR 86?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (nb) over Central Grain RR & TR 86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.