US Bridges

I- 55 EB to I-94 S over Halsted ST

Good

Cook County, Illinois · South Side of I-55 · Structure no. 016269800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 EB to I-94 S over Halsted ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB to I-94 S over Halsted ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,351 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesI- 55 EB to I-94 S
CrossesHalsted ST
LocationSouth Side of I-55
Coordinates41.84633, -87.64412
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2024)
Projected traffic25,351 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 S over Halsted ST built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 55 EB to I-94 S over Halsted ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does I- 55 EB to I-94 S over Halsted ST carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 EB to I-94 S over Halsted ST?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 EB to I-94 S over Halsted ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.