US Bridges

Manteno RD over I-57

Poor

Kankakee County, Illinois · Manteno Inter · Structure no. 046005800000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manteno RD over I-57 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Manteno RD over I-57 in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,741 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesManteno RD
CrossesI-57
LocationManteno Inter
Coordinates41.25041, -87.8521
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2021)
Projected traffic9,741 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 Manteno RD over I-57 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Manteno RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Manteno RD over I-57 carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Manteno RD over I-57?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Manteno RD over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.