US Bridges

119th ST over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.1 M SW Il 1 · Structure no. 016090400000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th ST over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 119th ST over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,099 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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Carries119th ST
CrossesI- 57
Location3.1 M SW Il 1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.67753, -87.66174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,099 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 119th ST over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is 119th 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 119th ST over I- 57 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 119th ST over I- 57?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 119th ST over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.