US Bridges

I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.15M N of Stuenkel · Structure no. 099060800000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk is a concrete culvert carrying I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,792 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesI- 57
CrossesEast Br Hickory Crk
Location0.15M N of Stuenkel
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates41.45818, -87.75678
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,100 (2023)
Projected traffic63,792 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk carry?

About 43,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I- 57 over East Br Hickory Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.