US Bridges

Ill 14 over Interstate 57

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · In West City I57/14 · Structure no. 028002200000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 14 over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 14 over Interstate 57 in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,817 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 14
CrossesInterstate 57
LocationIn West City I57/14
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates37.9968, -88.93432
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,817 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ill 14 over Interstate 57 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ill 14 over Interstate 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 14 over Interstate 57 carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 14 over Interstate 57?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Interstate 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.