US Bridges

Steger RD over I-57

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.2 MI N Manteno Int · Structure no. 046008300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steger RD over I-57 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Steger RD over I-57 in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSteger RD
CrossesI-57
Location3.2 MI N Manteno Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.29525, -87.83048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Steger RD over I-57 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steger RD 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Steger RD over I-57?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Steger RD over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.