I- 57 SB over 149th ST
FairCook County, Illinois · 7.4 M SW Il 1 · Structure no. 016101200000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 57 SB over 149th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 SB over 149th ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 49,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,187 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 57 SB over 149th ST built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I- 57 SB over 149th 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 149th ST carry?
About 49,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I- 57 SB over 149th ST?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns I- 57 SB over 149th ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.