US Bridges

North St. (ch 42) over I-57

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · Ina Interchange · Structure no. 041011300000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North St. (ch 42) over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North St. (ch 42) over I-57 in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,232 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNorth St. (ch 42)
CrossesI-57
LocationIna Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.15471, -88.91388
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,232 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 North St. (ch 42) over I-57 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is North St. (ch 42) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North St. (ch 42) over I-57 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is North St. (ch 42) over I-57?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North St. (ch 42) over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.