US Bridges

I- 55 West Frnt RD over I & M Canal

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.1 M S of I-80 · Structure no. 099003600000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 West Frnt RD over I & M Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 West Frnt RD over I & M Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 55 West Frnt RD
CrossesI & M Canal
Location1.1 M S of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46851, -88.19729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 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 (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2046
Trucks24%
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$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I- 55 West 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 West Frnt RD over I & M Canal carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.