Flossmoor RD over I- 57
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2.5 M N US 30 · Structure no. 016109900000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 294 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flossmoor RD over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flossmoor RD over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 4 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2046. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flossmoor RD over I- 57 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Flossmoor 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Flossmoor RD over I- 57 carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Flossmoor RD over I- 57?
The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Flossmoor RD over I- 57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.