US Bridges

I- 57 SB over Vermont ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 NE Ill 83 · Structure no. 016006600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 SB over Vermont ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB over Vermont ST 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 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 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 57 SB
CrossesVermont ST
Location2.5 NE Ill 83
RouteInterstate 57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65803, -87.66208
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 57 SB over Vermont ST 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 Vermont ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I- 57 SB over Vermont ST carry?

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

How long is I- 57 SB over Vermont ST?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 SB over Vermont ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.