US Bridges

I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .16M N of Joliet RD · Structure no. 016999400000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,900
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD is a concrete tee beam carrying I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 39,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI295 I55 Ramps
CrossesSewage Disposal RD
Location.16M N of Joliet RD
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76574, -87.90813
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,900 (2023)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD carry?

About 39,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I295 I55 Ramps over Sewage Disposal RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.