US Bridges

Twp RD 269 over I-57

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 4.67 MI S Onarga Int · Structure no. 038013200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 269 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 269 over I-57 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTwp RD 269
CrossesI-57
Location4.67 MI S Onarga Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64849, -88.03477
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 269 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 269 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 269 over I-57 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 269 over I-57?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 269 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.