US Bridges

I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M SW I-90 94 · Structure no. 016269600000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
791 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,786 by 2046. The structure is 791 ft (241.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesI- 55 EB to I-94 N
CrossesArcher Ave & Quarry
Location0.3 M SW I-90 94
Coordinates41.84538, -87.64765
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length791 ft (241.2 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2024)
Projected traffic18,786 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry 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 I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry carry?

About 32,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry?

The structure is 791 ft (241.2 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 EB to I-94 N over Archer Ave & Quarry?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.