FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I- 55 EB RMP US41

Carrying I- 55 EB RMP US41 over MCCORMICK PARKING

1.5 M E of I-94, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I- 55 EB RMP US41

The I- 55 EB RMP US41 bridge in Cook, Illinois carries I- 55 EB RMP US41 over MCCORMICK PARKING. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 184.4 meters (605 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I- 55 EB RMP US41 compares

▲ 10.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
I- 55 EB RMP US41 45.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
184.4 m (605 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
33,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016150200000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I- 55 EB RMP US41 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I- 55 EB RMP US41 against other structures in Cook and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I- 55 EB RMP US41?

I- 55 EB RMP US41 in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I- 55 EB RMP US41 inspected?

I- 55 EB RMP US41's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 33,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I- 55 EB RMP US41 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I- 55 EB RMP US41?

I- 55 EB RMP US41 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I- 55 EB RMP US41?

I- 55 EB RMP US41 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I- 55 EB RMP US41 and does age affect safety?

I- 55 EB RMP US41 was built in 2017, making it 9 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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