I- 57 SB over Little Cal Riv Broad
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.75 M S 127th · Structure no. 016006200000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,652 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 57 SB over Little Cal Riv Broad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB over Little Cal Riv Broad in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 54,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,934 by 2046. The structure is 1,652 ft (503.5 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Little Cal Riv Broad built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I- 57 SB over Little Cal Riv Broad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I- 57 SB over Little Cal Riv Broad carry?
About 54,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I- 57 SB over Little Cal Riv Broad?
The structure is 1,652 ft (503.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I- 57 SB over Little Cal Riv Broad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.