I 57 SB over Dodds Creek
PoorJefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI S of S Tri-Levl · Structure no. 041000400000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 57 SB over Dodds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 57 SB over Dodds Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,150 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 57 SB over Dodds Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 57 SB over Dodds Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does I 57 SB over Dodds Creek carry?
About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is I 57 SB over Dodds Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 57 SB over Dodds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.