US Bridges

Weber RD NB over I- 55

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Will County, Illinois · 1.5 M S of Veterans · Structure no. 099042800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weber RD NB over I- 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weber RD NB over I- 55 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,488 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWeber RD NB
CrossesI- 55
Location1.5 M S of Veterans
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65581, -88.125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,100 (2023)
Projected traffic25,488 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Weber RD NB over I- 55 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weber RD NB over I- 55 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Weber RD NB over I- 55 carry?

About 39,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weber RD NB over I- 55?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Weber RD NB over I- 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.