I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain
PoorPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · 1.8 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099003700000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain is a concrete slab carrying I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 West Frnt RD over Sunnyland Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.