US Bridges

143rd ST over I-355

Good

Will County, Illinois · .5M S of IL171 · Structure no. 099033200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,675
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd ST over I-355 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 143rd ST 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,632 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Carries143rd ST
CrossesI-355
Location.5M S of IL171
Coordinates41.62729, -88.01128
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2023)
Projected traffic7,632 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 143rd ST over I-355 built?

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

What condition is 143rd ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 143rd ST over I-355 carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 143rd ST over I-355?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd ST over I-355?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.