TR 70 a over I-57
FairColes County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of US 45 · Structure no. 015004700000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 70 a over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 70 a 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 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 70 a over I-57 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 70 a over I-57 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 70 a over I-57 carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 70 a over I-57?
The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 70 a over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.