I-55 NB over Race Street
FairLogan County, Illinois · .8M SW Atlanta Intch · Structure no. 054006500000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55 NB over Race Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55 NB over Race Street in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 49 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 I-55 NB over Race Street built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I-55 NB over Race Street 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 I-55 NB over Race Street carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I-55 NB over Race Street?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-55 NB over Race Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.