US 45 & 52 over I-57
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · JCT I-57 & US 45&52 · Structure no. 046005200000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 & 52 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 & 52 over I-57 in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,741 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 & 52 over I-57 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 & 52 over I-57 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 & 52 over I-57 carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 45 & 52 over I-57?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 & 52 over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.