I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta RR
FairCook County, Illinois · 1 M E Il 1 · Structure no. 016007300000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 55,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,843 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta RR carry?
About 55,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta RR?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I- 57 NB over I- 94 SB Bf & Cta RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.