I- 55 WB Stevenson over San & Ship Canal

Fair Condition62 years old70,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.9 M SW Ill 43
CarriesI- 55 WB Stevenson
CrossesSan & Ship Canal
Coordinates41.79642, -87.81294

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length699.1 ft (213.1 m)
Max Span240.5 ft (73.3 m)
Deck Width75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Area4880.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1964 (reconstructed 2000)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic70,750 (2024)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016001500000000

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