157TH ST PED OP
Carrying 157TH ST PED OP over I-57
1.3 M SW I294 P3, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 157TH ST PED OP
The 157TH ST PED OP bridge in Cook, Illinois carries 157TH ST PED OP over I-57. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 104,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 157TH ST PED OP compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 104,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016203500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 157TH ST PED OP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 157TH ST PED OP against other structures in Cook and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 157TH ST PED OP?
157TH ST PED OP in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 157TH ST PED OP inspected?
157TH ST PED OP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 104,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 157TH ST PED OP is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 157TH ST PED OP?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 157TH ST PED OP.
Who is responsible for maintaining 157TH ST PED OP?
Ownership is not specified for 157TH ST PED OP in the NBI.
How old is 157TH ST PED OP and does age affect safety?
157TH ST PED OP was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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