I-355 NB
Carrying I-355 NB over I-55
1.3M S OF BOUGHTON, Will, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-355 NB
The I-355 NB bridge in Will, Illinois carries I-355 NB over I-55. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 77,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-355 NB compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 77,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 099994400000000
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 NB 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 NB against other structures in Will 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 NB?
I-355 NB in Will, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-355 NB inspected?
I-355 NB'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 77,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-355 NB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-355 NB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-355 NB.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-355 NB?
Ownership is not specified for I-355 NB in the NBI.
How old is I-355 NB and does age affect safety?
I-355 NB was built in 1989, making it 37 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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