I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB
FairCook County, Illinois · 2.1 M SW US 45 · Structure no. 016000100000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,151 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 63 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB?
The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 WB over Joliet RD EB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.