US Bridges

Waldron RD over I-57

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Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.4 M N US 45&54 · Structure no. 046015300000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldron RD over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldron RD over I-57 in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,284 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldron RD
CrossesI-57
Location3.4 M N US 45&54
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.10807, -87.83515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2024)
Projected traffic4,284 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waldron RD over I-57 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldron RD 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 October 2023.

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

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waldron RD over I-57?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Waldron RD over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.