US Bridges

I- 55 SB to Arsena over I- 55

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.6MILE S of Arsenal · Structure no. 099034800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 SB to Arsena over I- 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 55 SB to Arsena over I- 55 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,928 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesI- 55 SB to Arsena
CrossesI- 55
Location1.6MILE S of Arsenal
Coordinates41.39523, -88.19354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2024)
Projected traffic8,928 by 2046
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 55 SB to Arsena over I- 55 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 55 SB to Arsena 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I- 55 SB to Arsena over I- 55 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 SB to Arsena over I- 55?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I- 55 SB to Arsena over I- 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.