I 57 SB over Marcum Branch
FairFranklin County, Illinois · 3 MI N Benton · Structure no. 028001100000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 57 SB over Marcum Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB over Marcum Branch in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 17,150 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,645 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 57 SB over Marcum Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I 57 SB over Marcum 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I 57 SB over Marcum Branch carry?
About 17,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is I 57 SB over Marcum Branch?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 57 SB over Marcum Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.