US Bridges

I-57 (nb) over Hayes Branch

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · E Edge of Tuscola · Structure no. 021201000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 (nb) over Hayes Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 (nb) over Hayes Branch 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 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,575 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 (nb)
CrossesHayes Branch
LocationE Edge of Tuscola
RouteInterstate 57
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.80046, -88.26452
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2023)
Projected traffic12,575 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 (nb) over Hayes Branch built?

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

What condition is I-57 (nb) over Hayes Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-57 (nb) over Hayes Branch carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-57 (nb) over Hayes Branch?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 (nb) over Hayes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.