US Bridges

Bissell Road over I-55

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.1M N Sangamon Ave · Structure no. 084010100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bissell Road over I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bissell Road over I-55 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBissell Road
CrossesI-55
Location1.1M N Sangamon Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.84573, -89.5944
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2022)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Bissell Road over I-55 built?

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

What condition is Bissell Road over I-55 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bissell Road over I-55 carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bissell Road over I-55?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bissell Road over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.