US Bridges

I- 55 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD

Good

Will County, Illinois · I-55SB to I-80WB Rmp · Structure no. 099030800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD is a concrete slab carrying I- 55 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,392 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesI- 55 SB to I-80 W
CrossesWest Frontage RD
LocationI-55SB to I-80WB Rmp
Coordinates41.48629, -88.20362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic13,392 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 55 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I- 55 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 SB to I-80 W over West Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.