CO RD 57 over Vermilion River
PoorClosed to trafficLaSalle County, Illinois · E 12th N 1915 · Structure no. 050315000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 57 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 57 over Vermilion River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 57 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 57 over Vermilion River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 57 over Vermilion River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 57 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 57 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.