US Bridges

69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At State · Structure no. 016018900000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2046. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries69th ST
CrossesI- 94 Dan Ryan
LocationAt State
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76918, -87.62613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns 69th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.