US Bridges

Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M S US 6 · Structure no. 016080100000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesChgo Rd-S Park Ave
CrossesI- 80 294 Tri State
Location1.5 M S US 6
Coordinates41.57936, -87.60728
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,899 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over I- 80 294 Tri State?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.