US Bridges

Harlem Ave over I- 57

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 9.1 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099020200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlem Ave over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harlem Ave 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2046. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarlem Ave
CrossesI- 57
Location9.1 M S of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37706, -87.78609
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harlem Ave over I- 57 built?

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

What condition is Harlem Ave 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 Harlem Ave over I- 57 carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Harlem Ave over I- 57?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harlem Ave over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.