US Bridges

I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr)

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · .75 MI S Salem Int · Structure no. 061005000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr) in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,363 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-57 SB
CrossesAbandoned M&irr(uprr)
Location.75 MI S Salem Int
RouteInterstate 57
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.61588, -88.97089
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2023)
Projected traffic11,363 by 2046
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr) carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr)?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-57 SB over Abandoned M&irr(uprr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.