I-55 (nb) over Sangamon River

Poor Condition63 years old14,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountySangamon
Location2.8m N Il54/sang. Av
CarriesI-55 (nb)
CrossesSangamon River
Coordinates39.87014, -89.59603

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1125.0 ft (342.9 m)
Max Span180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area4937.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic31%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number084001800000000

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