US Bridges

FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1.8 MI N of Ill RT17 · Structure no. 046001300000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 5 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 14,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,045 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-57 NB
CrossesSoldier CR
Location1.8 MI N of Ill RT17
RouteInterstate 57
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.14522, -87.83705
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,450 (2023)
Projected traffic15,045 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR 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 FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR carry?

About 14,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-57 NB over Soldier CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.