US Bridges

I- 57 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.09 M E of Il 1 · Structure no. 016285200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 55,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,843 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesI- 57 NB
CrossesI- 94 WB Ramp I-57
Location0.09 M E of Il 1
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates41.71784, -87.62474
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,150 (2024)
Projected traffic54,843 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 57 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I- 57 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57 carry?

About 55,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 NB over I- 94 WB Ramp I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.