US Bridges

I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N W Frankfort · Structure no. 028008800000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 358 ft (109 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 57 SB
CrossesM. Fork Big Muddy River
Location1.5 MI N W Frankfort
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates37.92859, -88.94657
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length358 ft (109 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River carry?

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

How long is I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River?

The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 57 SB over M. Fork Big Muddy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.