US Bridges

Roosevelt RD over I- 90 94 Dan Ryan

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M S I-290 · Structure no. 016047800000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt RD over I- 90 94 Dan Ryan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt RD over I- 90 94 Dan Ryan in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,654 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt RD
CrossesI- 90 94 Dan Ryan
Location0.6 M S I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86713, -87.64472
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2023)
Projected traffic25,654 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt RD over I- 90 94 Dan Ryan built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Roosevelt RD over I- 90 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt RD over I- 90 94 Dan Ryan carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt RD over I- 90 94 Dan Ryan?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt RD over I- 90 94 Dan Ryan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.