US Bridges

Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Lick Creek · Structure no. 091004200000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57 in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 20 New Hope RD
CrossesInterstate 57
Location2 MI SW Lick Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.50322, -89.10185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57 built?

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

What condition is Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57 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 Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 20 New Hope RD over Interstate 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.