US Bridges

Il 171 SB Rmp I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4M SW of IL43 · Structure no. 016151200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 171 SB Rmp I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 171 SB Rmp I-55 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2046. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesIl 171 SB Rmp I-55
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location1.4M SW of IL43
Coordinates41.79218, -87.82211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
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 Rmp I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson built?

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

What condition is Il 171 SB Rmp I-55 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 Rmp I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 171 SB Rmp I-55 over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.