I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - CSXT
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2.2 M SW Ill 43 · Structure no. 016001200000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - CSXT in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 71,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,993 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 70 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stevenson over RR - CSXT built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - CSXT in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - CSXT carry?
About 71,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - CSXT?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - CSXT?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.