Chinatown Ramp SB over I- 55 Stevenson
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.6 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016027000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 475 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chinatown Ramp SB over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chinatown Ramp SB 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 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 32,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2046. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 58 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chinatown Ramp SB 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 Chinatown Ramp SB 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 2024.
How much traffic does Chinatown Ramp SB over I- 55 Stevenson carry?
About 32,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chinatown Ramp SB over I- 55 Stevenson?
The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Chinatown Ramp SB over I- 55 Stevenson?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.