US Bridges

I-55 SB over Ramps & CH36

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · Funks Grove Sec 16 · Structure no. 057015700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55 SB over Ramps & CH36 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-55 SB over Ramps & CH36 in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55 SB
CrossesRamps & CH36
LocationFunks Grove Sec 16
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.36236, -89.10539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2023)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over Ramps & CH36 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55 SB over Ramps & CH36 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-55 SB over Ramps & CH36 carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-55 SB over Ramps & CH36?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-55 SB over Ramps & CH36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.