I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 1M N Sherman Intchg · Structure no. 084002200000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,787 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 48 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek 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 I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I-55 (nb) over Fancy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.