US Bridges

I- 57 NB over Dixie HWY

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M NE Il 83 · Structure no. 016005600000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 NB over Dixie HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 NB over Dixie HWY in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 54,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,934 by 2046. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 57 NB
CrossesDixie HWY
Location0.2 M NE Il 83
RouteInterstate 57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62678, -87.67611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,850 (2024)
Projected traffic53,934 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 57 NB over Dixie HWY built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I- 57 NB over Dixie HWY 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 Dixie HWY carry?

About 54,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 NB over Dixie HWY?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 NB over Dixie HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.