US 6 (159th St) over I- 57

Poor Condition58 years old25,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1.6 M SW I-294
CarriesUS 6 (159th St)
CrossesI- 57
Coordinates41.60173, -87.70947

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length246.7 ft (75.2 m)
Max Span122.0 ft (37.2 m)
Deck Width89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Area2060.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge6
Lanes Under Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016101300000000

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