What's a bridge's favorite exercise? Cross-fit.
What's a bridge's favorite exercise? Cross-fit.
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
over 18TH TO 22ND STS
0.8 M N I-55
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 212,600 vehicles per day and is 64 years old (reconstructed in 1989).
Its sufficiency rating of 57.5 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 16 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 1714 feet long — a longer crossing, over 1 minute.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 16 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 212,600 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 158 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1962
64 years old (rebuilt 1989)
Structure Type
Steel (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
1,714 ft
522.4 m
Deck Width
158 ft
48.2 m
Spans
21
sections between supports
Max Span
96 ft
longest unsupported section (29.3 m)
Traffic Lanes
10 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
16 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
212,600vehicles/day
41.85767°N, 87.64436°W
Steel (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A steel stringer bridge uses parallel steel beams (stringers) to support the deck. This is one of the most common bridge types in the US, valued for its simplicity and strength.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.