US Bridges

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.3M E of I94 · Structure no. 016150000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
740 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
64,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 64,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,085 by 2046. The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesI- 55 EB Stevenson
CrossesMl King DR & Ramp
Location1.3M E of I94
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates41.84793, -87.61876
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length740 ft (225.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,950 (2024)
Projected traffic59,085 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp carry?

About 64,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp?

The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 EB Stevenson over Ml King DR & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.