US Bridges

Il 171 SB First Av over I- 55 Stevenson

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4M SW of IL43 · Structure no. 016151000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 171 SB First Av over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 171 SB First Av over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 39,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,089 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesIl 171 SB First Av
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location1.4M SW of IL43
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates41.79337, -87.82081
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,600 (2023)
Projected traffic24,089 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 171 SB First Av over I- 55 Stevenson built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 171 SB First Av 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 171 SB First Av over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 39,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 171 SB First Av over I- 55 Stevenson?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Il 171 SB First Av over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.