US Bridges

I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S Roosevelt RD · Structure no. 016013700000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,214 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
240,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,835 by 2046. The structure is 1,214 ft (370.1 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Dan Ryan
CrossesMaxwell to 15th ST
Location0.2 M S Roosevelt RD
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86396, -87.64458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,214 ft (370.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240,200 (2024)
Projected traffic235,835 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST carry?

About 240,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST?

The structure is 1,214 ft (370.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Dan Ryan over Maxwell to 15th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.