Canal ST over I- 55 Stevenson
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016113900000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal ST over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal ST over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal ST over I- 55 Stevenson built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Canal ST over I- 55 Stevenson carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Canal ST over I- 55 Stevenson?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Canal ST over I- 55 Stevenson?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.