US Bridges

I-57 (nb) over FAP 824(US 45)

Poor

Cumberland County, Illinois · Neoga Interchange · Structure no. 018000400000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 (nb) over FAP 824(US 45) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (nb) over FAP 824(US 45) in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,128 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 (nb)
CrossesFAP 824(US 45)
LocationNeoga Interchange
RouteInterstate 57
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.33099, -88.43316
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic11,128 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 FAP 824(US 45) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-57 (nb) over FAP 824(US 45) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 (nb) over FAP 824(US 45) carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-57 (nb) over FAP 824(US 45)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (nb) over FAP 824(US 45)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.