SR 55 over Kankakee River
GoodNewton County, Indiana · 02.81 N SR 10 · Structure no. 019810
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,616
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 over Kankakee River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2028. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 55 over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 55 over Kankakee River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 55 over Kankakee River carry?
About 2,616 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 over Kankakee River?
The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.