US Bridges

Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M N 107th ST · Structure no. 016042500000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals is a steel truss - thru carrying Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 91 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 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,492 by 2046. The structure is 1,130 ft (344.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (kingery Hw
CrossesS & S and I&m Canals
Location0.4 M N 107th ST
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70181, -87.9398
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,130 ft (344.5 m)
Longest span251 ft (76.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2023)
Projected traffic29,492 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals carry?

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals?

The structure is 1,130 ft (344.5 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (kingery Hw over S & S and I&m Canals?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.