US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over I- 55

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2.1 M SW of Il 53 · Structure no. 099030700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over I- 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Parkway over I- 55 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,232 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesI- 55
Location2.1 M SW of Il 53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.66773, -88.10082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,232 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Parkway over I- 55 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over I- 55 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Parkway over I- 55?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over I- 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.