US Bridges

Cougar RD over I-355

Good

Will County, Illinois · 4.1 MI S I-80 · Structure no. 099032600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
480 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cougar RD over I-355 is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cougar RD over I-355 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,008 by 2046. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesCougar RD
CrossesI-355
Location4.1 MI S I-80
Coordinates41.58949, -88.00699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,008 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Cougar RD over I-355 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cougar RD over I-355 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cougar RD over I-355 carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cougar RD over I-355?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cougar RD over I-355?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.