Lorenzo Road over I- 55
FairWill County, Illinois · 2.0 M N Il 129 · Structure no. 099019300000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lorenzo Road over I- 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lorenzo Road over I- 55 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,824 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 58 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lorenzo Road over I- 55 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Lorenzo Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Lorenzo Road over I- 55 carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Lorenzo Road over I- 55?
The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Lorenzo Road over I- 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.