55th ST over Flag Creek

Fair Condition68 years old16,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location2 M W US 45
Carries55th ST
CrossesFlag Creek
Coordinates41.78965, -87.90615

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length179.5 ft (54.7 m)
Max Span78.1 ft (23.8 m)
Deck Width69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Area1165.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016103200000000

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