US Bridges

167th ST over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3 M SW I-294 · Structure no. 016212500000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th ST over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 167th ST over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Carries167th ST
CrossesI- 57
Location3 M SW I-294
Coordinates41.58768, -87.7281
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 167th ST over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 167th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 167th ST over I- 57 carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 167th ST over I- 57?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns 167th ST over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.