US Bridges

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M SW I-94 · Structure no. 016270200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
557 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 EB Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 EB Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST 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 57,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,348 by 2046. The structure is 557 ft (169.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI- 55 EB Stevenson
CrossesArcher Av &quarry ST
Location0.3 M SW I-94
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates41.84538, -87.6497
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length557 ft (169.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,200 (2024)
Projected traffic55,348 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST built?

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

What condition is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST 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 Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST carry?

About 57,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 EB Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST?

The structure is 557 ft (169.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 EB Stevenson over Archer Av &quarry ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.