US Bridges

I-355 SB over Rohlwing RD

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Il 53 & US20 · Structure no. 022013800000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-355 SB over Rohlwing RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-355 SB over Rohlwing RD in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 70,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,641 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-355 SB
CrossesRohlwing RD
Location0.5 M N Il 53 & US20
RouteInterstate 355
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95389, -88.03162
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,250 (2023)
Projected traffic54,641 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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-355 SB over Rohlwing RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-355 SB over Rohlwing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-355 SB over Rohlwing RD carry?

About 70,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-355 SB over Rohlwing RD?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-355 SB over Rohlwing RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.