US Bridges

I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.8 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099003200000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain is a concrete slab carrying I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,032 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 55 East Frnt RD
CrossesSunnyland Drain
Location1.8 M S of US 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56054, -88.18036
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,032 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 East Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.