US Bridges

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M SW I94 · Structure no. 016003400000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 6 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,745 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesI- 55 EB Stevenson
CrossesHalsted ST
Location0.2 M SW I94
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates41.84615, -87.64532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2024)
Projected traffic29,745 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 EB Stevenson over Halsted ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.