I-55 over Clear Creek
FairLogan County, Illinois · 1.5M N Atlanta Int · Structure no. 054201900000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-55 over Clear Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, 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 5 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,525 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-55 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-55 over Clear 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-55 over Clear Creek carry?
About 21,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I-55 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns I-55 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.