US Bridges

I- 57 over Rock Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 12.5 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099200100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 57 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I- 57 over Rock Creek 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 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 28,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,248 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long.

CarriesI- 57
CrossesRock Creek
Location12.5 M S of US 30
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates41.33402, -87.81797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,800 (2023)
Projected traffic49,248 by 2046
Trucks26%
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 Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is I- 57 over Rock Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I- 57 over Rock Creek carry?

About 28,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I- 57 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I- 57 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.