Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson
GoodCook County, Illinois · 1.1 M SW Il 50 · Structure no. 016072400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2046. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns Central Ave & Ramp over I- 55 Stevenson?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.