US Bridges

TR 157 D over I-57

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Ill 133 · Structure no. 021004100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 157 D over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 157 D over I-57 in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 157 D
CrossesI-57
Location1 MI N of Ill 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.69512, -88.29227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TR 157 D over I-57 built?

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

What condition is TR 157 D over I-57 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 TR 157 D over I-57 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 157 D over I-57?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 157 D over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.