I-355
Carrying I-355 over STREAM
.2 MI S. ILL RTE 53, DuPage, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-355
The I-355 bridge in DuPage, Illinois carries I-355 over STREAM. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 119,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-355 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 119,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022018200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-355 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-355 against other structures in DuPage 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-355?
I-355 in DuPage, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-355 inspected?
I-355'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 119,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-355 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-355?
I-355 has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-355?
I-355 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is I-355 and does age affect safety?
I-355 was built in 1988, making it 38 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.
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