US Bridges

I 57 SB over Progressive Rail

Fair

Williamson County, Illinois · In Marion · Structure no. 100008700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 57 SB over Progressive Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 57 SB over Progressive Rail in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,450 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,524 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 57 SB
CrossesProgressive Rail
LocationIn Marion
RouteInterstate 57
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.73331, -88.95871
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,450 (2024)
Projected traffic17,524 by 2046
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 57 SB over Progressive Rail built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 57 SB over Progressive Rail 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 57 SB over Progressive Rail carry?

About 15,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I 57 SB over Progressive Rail?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 57 SB over Progressive Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.