US Bridges

Pauling RD over I- 57

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 7.5 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099020400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pauling RD over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pauling RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2046. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPauling RD
CrossesI- 57
Location7.5 M S of US 30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39775, -87.76902
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 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 length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Pauling RD over I- 57 built?

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

What condition is Pauling RD over I- 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pauling RD over I- 57 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pauling RD over I- 57?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pauling RD over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.