US Bridges

Twp RD 109 over I 57

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 5.59 MI S Ashkum Int · Structure no. 038013100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 109 over I 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 109 over I 57 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp RD 109
CrossesI 57
Location5.59 MI S Ashkum Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.81044, -87.99864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 109 over I 57 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 109 over I 57 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 Twp RD 109 over I 57 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Twp RD 109 over I 57?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 109 over I 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.