US Bridges

I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · N Sangamon CO Line · Structure no. 054200000000000

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 81 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 33,125 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,760 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55 & E&w FR Rds
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationN Sangamon CO Line
RouteInterstate 55
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.97704, -89.5277
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,125 (2023)
Projected traffic37,760 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek carry?

About 33,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns I 55 & E&w FR Rds over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.