US Bridges

I 57 SB over Minnie Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 4.3 M N Chebanse Int · Structure no. 046011400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 SB over Minnie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB over Minnie Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 57 SB
CrossesMinnie Creek
Location4.3 M N Chebanse Int
RouteInterstate 57
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.05993, -87.88614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,455 by 2046
Trucks32%
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 I 57 SB over Minnie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 57 SB over Minnie 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 57 SB over Minnie Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 57 SB over Minnie Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 57 SB over Minnie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.