US Bridges

125th ST over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.8 M SW Il 1 · Structure no. 016203400000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th ST over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 125th ST over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Carries125th ST
CrossesI- 57
Location3.8 M SW Il 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.66655, -87.66335
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 125th ST over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 125th ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 125th ST over I- 57 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 125th ST over I- 57?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 125th ST over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.