US Bridges

FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S Will CO LN · Structure no. 032009100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55 in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 299/REED Rd.
CrossesI-55
Location0.1 MI S Will CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.25945, -88.24621
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55 carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 299/REED Rd. over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.