US Bridges

I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.1 M S of I-80 · Structure no. 099003500000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 55 East Frnt RD
CrossesI & M Canal
Location1.1 M S of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46882, -88.19631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2046
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal built?

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

What condition is I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 East Frnt RD over I & M Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.