I- 55 WB Stevenson over Kedzie Ave
GoodCook County, Illinois · 2 M NE Ill 50 · Structure no. 016002300000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88,250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 WB Stevenson over Kedzie Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 WB Stevenson over Kedzie Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 88,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,952 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 82 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 55 WB Stevenson over Kedzie Ave 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 Kedzie Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I- 55 WB Stevenson over Kedzie Ave carry?
About 88,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 WB Stevenson over Kedzie Ave?
The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 WB Stevenson over Kedzie Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.