I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 55 Busn Lp Ov I-74 · Structure no. 057025200000000
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington carry?
About 6,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns I-55 Busn Loop SB over I-74/SW Bloomington?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.