US Bridges

Glenwood Lansing R over Il 394

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M S I-80 · Structure no. 016091800000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Lansing R over Il 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Lansing R over Il 394 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,515 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 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 Lansing R
CrossesIl 394
Location2.5 M S I-80
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54261, -87.58274
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic6,515 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Lansing R over Il 394 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Glenwood Lansing R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Lansing R over Il 394 carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Lansing R over Il 394?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Lansing R over Il 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.