I-55 W Fr/W Outer over Fancy Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 1M N Sherman Intchg · Structure no. 084002500000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55 W Fr/W Outer over Fancy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55 W Fr/W Outer over Fancy Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-55 W Fr/W Outer over Fancy Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is I-55 W Fr/W Outer 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-55 W Fr/W Outer over Fancy Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-55 W Fr/W Outer over Fancy Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I-55 W Fr/W Outer over Fancy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.