I- 55 SB over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition69 years old31,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location2.3 M S Of US 6
CarriesI- 55 SB
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.41981, -88.19435

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1405.8 ft (428.5 m)
Max Span485.9 ft (148.1 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area4670.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic31,250 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099000800000000

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