US Bridges

Vollmer RD over I- 57

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M N US 30 · Structure no. 016109800000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vollmer RD over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vollmer RD over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,958 by 2046. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVollmer RD
CrossesI- 57
Location1.5 M N US 30
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52797, -87.74322
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic15,958 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vollmer RD over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Vollmer RD over I- 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Vollmer RD over I- 57 carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vollmer RD over I- 57?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Vollmer RD over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.