US Bridges

I 57 SB over Casey Fork Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S ILL-15 Int · Structure no. 041000600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 SB over Casey Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB over Casey Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 years old, older 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,150 by 2046. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesI 57 SB
CrossesCasey Fork Creek
Location4.5 MI S ILL-15 Int
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates38.25351, -88.91135
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic20,150 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Casey Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I 57 SB over Casey Fork Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 57 SB over Casey Fork Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I 57 SB over Casey Fork Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 57 SB over Casey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.