US Bridges

I-57 (nb) over Cnrl Rr/Bike TR

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · Arcola · Structure no. 021000100000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 (nb) over Cnrl Rr/Bike TR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (nb) over Cnrl Rr/Bike TR in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,908 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 (nb)
CrossesCnrl Rr/Bike TR
LocationArcola
RouteInterstate 57
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68777, -88.29191
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2023)
Projected traffic10,908 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Cnrl Rr/Bike TR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-57 (nb) over Cnrl Rr/Bike TR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 (nb) over Cnrl Rr/Bike TR carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-57 (nb) over Cnrl Rr/Bike TR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (nb) over Cnrl Rr/Bike TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.