I 57 SB over Ew RR
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N ILL-15 Int · Structure no. 041001300000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 57 SB over Ew RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB over Ew RR in Jefferson 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,988 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 57 SB over Ew RR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 57 SB over Ew RR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I 57 SB over Ew RR carry?
About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I 57 SB over Ew RR?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I 57 SB over Ew RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.