US Bridges

I-55 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N of Il 143 · Structure no. 060000200000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,651 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55 SB
CrossesMct Trail (abandonednwrr
Location2.2 MI N of Il 143
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.82489, -89.88307
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2023)
Projected traffic20,651 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-55 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr 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 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-55 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-55 SB over Mct Trail (abandonednwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.