US Bridges

I-57 (nb) over Abandonned RR

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · Just N of Il 16 · Structure no. 015005200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 (nb) over Abandonned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (nb) over Abandonned RR 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 (nb)
CrossesAbandonned RR
LocationJust N of Il 16
RouteInterstate 57
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48969, -88.32187
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Abandonned RR 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 Abandonned RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 (nb) over Abandonned RR carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-57 (nb) over Abandonned RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (nb) over Abandonned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.