I- 55 SB over I & M Canal

Fair Condition70 years old34,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location1.1 M S Of I-80
CarriesI- 55 SB
CrossesI & M Canal
Coordinates41.46706, -88.19645

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Max Span41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area190.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic34,100 (2024)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099001000000000

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