I- 55 NB over Mink Creek
GoodWill County, Illinois · 0.8 M N of US 30 · Structure no. 099461500000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 55 NB over Mink Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I- 55 NB over Mink Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 30 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 41,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,288 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 55 NB over Mink Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I- 55 NB over Mink Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does I- 55 NB over Mink Creek carry?
About 41,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I- 55 NB over Mink Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I- 55 NB over Mink Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.