US Bridges

Vet Mem DR over I64/57

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041010800000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vet Mem DR over I64/57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vet Mem DR over I64/57 in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVet Mem DR
CrossesI64/57
LocationMt Vernon
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.29975, -88.94678
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic5,303 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Vet Mem DR over I64/57 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vet Mem DR over I64/57 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vet Mem DR over I64/57 carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vet Mem DR over I64/57?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Vet Mem DR over I64/57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.