US Bridges

I-57 over Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · MP 104 · Structure no. 041709600000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-57 over Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,432 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesI-57
CrossesCreek
LocationMP 104
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates38.44768, -88.95476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,432 by 2032
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-57 over Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 over Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-57 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-57 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.