US Bridges

State ST Turnaroun over I- 55 Stevenson

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M East of I-94 · Structure no. 016264300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST Turnaroun over I- 55 Stevenson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST Turnaroun over I- 55 Stevenson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesState ST Turnaroun
CrossesI- 55 Stevenson
Location0.9 M East of I-94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84751, -87.62664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State ST Turnaroun over I- 55 Stevenson built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State ST Turnaroun 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State ST Turnaroun over I- 55 Stevenson carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State ST Turnaroun over I- 55 Stevenson?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State ST Turnaroun over I- 55 Stevenson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.