US Bridges

TR 25 over I-57

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 3 MI N of US 36 · Structure no. 021004300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 25 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 25 over I-57 in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 25
CrossesI-57
Location3 MI N of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.83509, -88.26511
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks35%
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 25 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 25 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 25 over I-57 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is TR 25 over I-57?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 25 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.