I 57 NB over Cypress Creek
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S Ill 146 · Structure no. 091000700000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 57 NB over Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 NB over Cypress Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 57 NB over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I 57 NB over Cypress Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 57 NB over Cypress Creek carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.
How long is I 57 NB over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I 57 NB over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.