US Bridges

US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M E Il 83 · Structure no. 016023600000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 14 (nw Hwy)
CrossesIl 58 (wolf Rd)
Location1.5 M E Il 83
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05215, -87.91134
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd) built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd) 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 US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd) carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd)?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 (nw Hwy) over Il 58 (wolf Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.