E Lake Shore DR over I-55
FairSangamon County, Illinois · .5M S Lk Spfld Brg · Structure no. 084011600000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Lake Shore DR over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lake Shore DR over I-55 in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Lake Shore DR over I-55 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is E Lake Shore DR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does E Lake Shore DR over I-55 carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is E Lake Shore DR over I-55?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns E Lake Shore DR over I-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.