I-57 SB over Pond Creek
FairFranklin County, Illinois · S of Scl W Frankfort · Structure no. 028008600000000
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-57 SB over Pond Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 SB over Pond Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,978 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 63 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-57 SB over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-57 SB over Pond Creek 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 I-57 SB over Pond Creek carry?
About 19,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is I-57 SB over Pond Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-57 SB over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.