I- 55 SB over Kankakee River

Fair Condition70 years old23,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location7.4 M S Of US 6
CarriesI- 55 SB
CrossesKankakee River
Coordinates41.35108, -88.19171

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1005.2 ft (306.4 m)
Max Span83.7 ft (25.5 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area4044.5 sq m
Main Spans12
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2010)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,750 (2024)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099000200000000

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