US Bridges

Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M S US 6 · Structure no. 016019900000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 6 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,158 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesIl 1 (halsted ST
CrossesI- 80 294 Tri State
Location1.5 M S US 6
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates41.57815, -87.63645
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2023)
Projected traffic36,158 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 (halsted ST over I- 80 294 Tri State?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.