US Bridges

Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N 107th ST · Structure no. 016042600000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,492 by 2046. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (kingery Hw
CrossesRR - Cn
Location0.1 M N 107th ST
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.69936, -87.93785
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn carry?

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

How long is Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (kingery Hw over RR - Cn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.