US Bridges

I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .04M N of I294/I57 · Structure no. 016125200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,374 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 194 ft wide.

CarriesI- 57
CrossesI- 57NB 2 I-294NB
Location.04M N of I294/I57
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates41.61884, -87.68649
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.2 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,600 (2024)
Projected traffic98,374 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB carry?

About 98,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 over I- 57NB 2 I-294NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.