US Bridges

State ST over I- 55 Stevenson

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016109200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST 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 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,443 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState ST
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location0.9 M E I-94
Coordinates41.84707, -87.62688
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,443 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State ST 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 State ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State ST over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State ST over I- 55 Stevenson?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.