US Bridges

Stuenkel RD over I- 57

Fair

Will County, Illinois · .9M S of Steger RD · Structure no. 099052600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuenkel RD over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stuenkel RD over I- 57 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,896 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStuenkel RD
CrossesI- 57
Location.9M S of Steger RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45597, -87.75782
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic13,896 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Stuenkel RD over I- 57 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuenkel RD 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 February 2023.

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

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Stuenkel RD over I- 57?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Stuenkel RD over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.