US Bridges

Ch 22 over I-57

Poor

Coles County, Illinois · 2 MI N Exit 192 · Structure no. 015004400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22 over I-57 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ch 22 over I-57 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 22
CrossesI-57
Location2 MI N Exit 192
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.55013, -88.31311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$929,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 22 over I-57 built?

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

What condition is Ch 22 over I-57 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 22 over I-57 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22 over I-57?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.