US Bridges

W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .8M SW Stevenson Int · Structure no. 084009200000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36 in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Lake Shore DR
CrossesI-55 / I-72 / US 36
Location.8M SW Stevenson Int
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74995, -89.61641
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,192 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Shore DR over I-55 / I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.