I-55 Busn Loop over Norfolk Southern Railway

Poor Condition86 years old25,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Location0.49 Mi E Of US 51
CarriesI-55 Busn Loop
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Coordinates40.45937, -88.98330

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length306.1 ft (93.3 m)
Max Span65.6 ft (20 m)
Deck Width59.4 ft (18.1 m)
Deck Area1688.7 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number057006400000000

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