US Bridges

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016000600000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 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 62,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,742 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 55 EB Stevenson
CrossesSanta Fe DR
Location0.4 M E US 45
RouteInterstate 55
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76269, -87.8601
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,350 (2024)
Projected traffic59,742 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR carry?

About 62,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 EB Stevenson over Santa Fe DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.