Il 140 over I-55
FairMadison County, Illinois · Hamel · Structure no. 060007300000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 140 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 140 over I-55 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 69 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,095 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 140 over I-55 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Il 140 over I-55 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Il 140 over I-55 carry?
About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Il 140 over I-55?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Il 140 over I-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.