US Bridges

I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L)

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 0.5M N of Ill 154 · Structure no. 028200600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L) in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 35,700 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,097 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 57
CrossesDrain Ditch (rend L)
Location0.5M N of Ill 154
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates38.08759, -88.91258
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,700 (2024)
Projected traffic40,097 by 2046
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Drain Ditch (rend L) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L) carry?

About 35,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I 57 over Drain Ditch (rend L)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.