US Bridges

I- 55 over Il 53

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2 M W of Cook CO · Structure no. 099026000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 over Il 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 over Il 53 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 108,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,400 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 125 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 55
CrossesIl 53
Location2 M W of Cook CO
RouteInterstate 55
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.68493, -88.06815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,500 (2024)
Projected traffic140,400 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 over Il 53 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I- 55 over Il 53 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I- 55 over Il 53 carry?

About 108,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 over Il 53?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 over Il 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.