US Bridges

I- 57 SB over Abandoned RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S US 30 · Structure no. 016005000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 SB over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB over Abandoned RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, 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 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 32,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,330 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 57 SB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.5 M S US 30
RouteInterstate 57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49913, -87.74253
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is I- 57 SB over Abandoned 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I- 57 SB over Abandoned RR carry?

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

How long is I- 57 SB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 SB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.