55th ST over Il 83
FairDuPage County, Illinois · 1.5 M S US 34 · Structure no. 022012600000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
55th ST over Il 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55th ST over Il 83 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 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 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,210 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 95 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55th ST over Il 83 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is 55th ST over Il 83 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 55th ST over Il 83 carry?
About 25,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 55th ST over Il 83?
The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns 55th ST over Il 83?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.