US Bridges

Stewart Ave over I- 55 Stevenson

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016113800000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Ave over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart Ave over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 59 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStewart Ave
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location0.4 M E I-94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.84748, -87.63659
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Ave over I- 55 Stevenson built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Stewart Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart Ave over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Ave over I- 55 Stevenson?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Ave over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.