US Bridges

I-57 NB over RR & Drainageditch

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 0.9 M N of Il 17 · Structure no. 046015600000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 NB over RR & Drainageditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 NB over RR & Drainageditch 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 14,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,045 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 NB
CrossesRR & Drainageditch
Location0.9 M N of Il 17
RouteInterstate 57
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.13196, -87.83607
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,450 (2023)
Projected traffic15,045 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NB over RR & Drainageditch built?

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

What condition is I-57 NB over RR & Drainageditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 NB over RR & Drainageditch carry?

About 14,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-57 NB over RR & Drainageditch?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 NB over RR & Drainageditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.