US Bridges

Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · In West City · Structure no. 028006300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWebster St-West Ci
CrossesI-57 & Ramps
LocationIn West City
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.99409, -88.93538
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps 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 Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Webster St-West Ci over I-57 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.