US Bridges

Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M NE 55th ST · Structure no. 016039400000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 93 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJoliet RD
CrossesRR - CSXT & Ihb
Location0.2 M NE 55th ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79288, -87.83969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb 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 Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Joliet RD over RR - CSXT & Ihb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.