US Bridges

Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 over I-55

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.2M N Glenarm Intch · Structure no. 084011500000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 over I-55 in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPulliam Rd/Tr 355
CrossesI-55
Location2.2M N Glenarm Intch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64799, -89.6481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 over I-55 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 over I-55 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 over I-55?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pulliam Rd/Tr 355 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.