US Bridges

Joliet RD (peotone over I- 57

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 11.2 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099016200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joliet RD (peotone over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joliet RD (peotone over I- 57 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJoliet RD (peotone
CrossesI- 57
Location11.2 M S of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.35366, -87.81332
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$792,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joliet RD (peotone over I- 57 built?

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

What condition is Joliet RD (peotone over I- 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Joliet RD (peotone over I- 57 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Joliet RD (peotone over I- 57?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Joliet RD (peotone over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.