US Bridges

I- 57 NB over Abandoned RR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 12.8 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099003800000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 NB over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 57 NB over Abandoned RR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,624 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 57 NB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location12.8 M S of US 30
RouteInterstate 57
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.32849, -87.81896
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic24,624 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 57 NB over Abandoned RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I- 57 NB over Abandoned RR carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 NB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 NB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.