US Bridges

183rd ST over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S I-80 · Structure no. 016058300000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd ST over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 183rd ST over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,696 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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Carries183rd ST
CrossesI- 57
Location0.5 M S I-80
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55708, -87.74299
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 183rd ST over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 183rd ST over I- 57 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 183rd ST over I- 57 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 183rd ST over I- 57?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 183rd ST over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.