I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd.
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.5 M NE Ill 83 · Structure no. 016006100000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 978 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd. in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 54,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,934 by 2046. The structure is 978 ft (298 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd. built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd. 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd. carry?
About 54,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd.?
The structure is 978 ft (298 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I- 57 SB over L.Cal.Riv.& Thn.Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.