US Bridges

I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M E I94 · Structure no. 016003900000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,271 by 2046. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI- 55 S Rmp I-90 9
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location0.6 M E I94
Coordinates41.84736, -87.63195
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2024)
Projected traffic17,271 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$695,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson 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 2023.

How much traffic does I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 S Rmp I-90 9 over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.