I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR
PoorCumberland County, Illinois · .3 MI S Neoga Int · Structure no. 018000100000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,088 by 2046. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I-57 (sb) over Eastern Illinois RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.