I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.4 M SW I-290 · Structure no. 016107000000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 517 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,786 by 2046. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr carry?
About 32,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr?
The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 EB to I90 94 over Chi River; Cermak;rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.