Ch 17 over I-55
GoodMontgomery County, Illinois · Farmersville Interch · Structure no. 068003700000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 17 over I-55 in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 69 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ch 17 over I-55 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Ch 17 over I-55 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 17 over I-55 carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over I-55?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over I-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.