I-57 (nb) over Drainage Ditch
FairDouglas County, Illinois · .25 MI N of Galton · Structure no. 021000300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-57 (nb) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-57 (nb) over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-57 (nb) over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-57 (nb) over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 10,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-57 (nb) over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-57 (nb) over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.