US Bridges

Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.1 M S I-80 · Structure no. 016062400000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Dyer RD
CrossesIl 394
Location3.1 M S I-80
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.53331, -87.5825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$232,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394 carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Dyer RD over Il 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.