US Bridges

I- 57 SB over RR - Ej&e

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M S US 30 · Structure no. 016004800000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 SB over RR - Ej&e is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB over RR - Ej&e in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 32,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,330 by 2046. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 57 SB
CrossesRR - Ej&e
Location1 M S US 30
RouteInterstate 57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49126, -87.74399
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,050 (2023)
Projected traffic33,330 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB over RR - Ej&e built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I- 57 SB over RR - Ej&e 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 I- 57 SB over RR - Ej&e carry?

About 32,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 SB over RR - Ej&e?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 SB over RR - Ej&e?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.