US Bridges

I-57 (nb) over Eastern Illinois RR

Poor

Cumberland County, Illinois · .3 MI S Neoga Int · Structure no. 018000200000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 (nb) over Eastern Illinois RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (nb) 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 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 (nb)
CrossesEastern Illinois RR
Location.3 MI S Neoga Int
RouteInterstate 57
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.3262, -88.43539
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic10,088 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 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 (nb) 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 (nb) over Eastern Illinois RR carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-57 (nb) over Eastern Illinois RR?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (nb) over Eastern Illinois RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.