I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB

Fair Condition64 years old62,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location2.1 M SW US 45
CarriesI- 55 WB
CrossesJoliet RD EB
Coordinates41.75925, -87.90792

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length275.6 ft (84 m)
Max Span92.5 ft (28.2 m)
Deck Width63.3 ft (19.3 m)
Deck Area1621.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic62,000 (2024)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016000100000000

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