US Bridges

WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · W of Exchange Avenue · Structure no. 082000200000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 5 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 37,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,865 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-64
CrossesEB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps
LocationW of Exchange Avenue
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.63252, -90.14503
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,250 (2023)
Projected traffic41,865 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps carry?

About 37,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-64 over EB 55 & 2 WB 55 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.