US Bridges

Crawford Ave over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.1 M SW I-294 · Structure no. 016101500000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Ave over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Ave over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCrawford Ave
CrossesI- 57
Location2.1 M SW I-294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.59709, -87.71489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Ave over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Crawford Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford Ave over I- 57 carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Ave over I- 57?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Ave over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.