Il 171 SB Rmp I-55 over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition62 years old10,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1.5 M SW Il 43
CarriesIl 171 SB Rmp I-55
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.79384, -87.82480

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length687.7 ft (209.6 m)
Max Span102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area1865.4 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1964 (reconstructed 2014)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,500 (2024)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016102600000000

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