US Bridges

I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Johnson CO · Structure no. 091001700000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,333 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 57 NB
CrossesTR 276 N Lick CR RD
Location1.5 MI S Johnson CO
RouteInterstate 57
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.53509, -89.06236
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2023)
Projected traffic8,333 by 2046
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$849,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 57 NB over TR 276 N Lick CR RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.