US Bridges

North Street over I-57

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N of Il 17 · Structure no. 046013900000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Street over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Street over I-57 in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Street
CrossesI-57
Location2.0 MI N of Il 17
Coordinates41.14814, -87.83821
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Street over I-57 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Street over I-57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does North Street over I-57 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Street over I-57?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns North Street over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.