US Bridges

Interstate 57 NB over UP RR

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · S of Scl West City · Structure no. 028008200000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 57 NB over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 57 NB over UP RR in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 57 NB
CrossesUP RR
LocationS of Scl West City
RouteInterstate 57
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.98142, -88.9353
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2023)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 57 NB over UP RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 57 NB over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 57 NB over UP RR carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 57 NB over UP RR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 57 NB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.