I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - Brc
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.25 M E Ill 50 · Structure no. 016001900000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - Brc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - Brc 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 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 68,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,469 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 72 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - Brc 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 - Brc 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - Brc carry?
About 68,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - Brc?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 WB Stevenson over RR - Brc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.