US Bridges

Pulaski RD & Ramps over I- 55 Stevenson

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.92 M S of 31st ST · Structure no. 016074400000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski RD & Ramps over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski RD & Ramps over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,826 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPulaski RD & Ramps
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location0.92 M S of 31st ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82359, -87.72407
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic22,826 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski RD & Ramps over I- 55 Stevenson built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pulaski RD & Ramps 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski RD & Ramps over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski RD & Ramps over I- 55 Stevenson?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski RD & Ramps over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.