US Bridges

I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · .7 MI S Coles CO Lin · Structure no. 018000500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,128 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 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 (sb)
CrossesBush Creek
Location.7 MI S Coles CO Lin
RouteInterstate 57
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.36476, -88.41734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek carry?

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

How long is I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (sb) over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.