I-55 SB over Turkey Creek

Fair Condition53 years old11,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Location1.25 NW Of Lexington
CarriesI-55 SB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Coordinates40.65717, -88.79459

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length181.8 ft (55.4 m)
Max Span65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area709.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1973 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,700 (2023)
Truck Traffic33%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number057018200000000

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