US Bridges

Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M N Il 83 Sibley · Structure no. 016093500000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
594 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 594 ft (181 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTorrence Ave
CrossesRR - CSXT & Ihb
Location0.8 M N Il 83 Sibley
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63655, -87.55927
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length594 ft (181 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb?

The structure is 594 ft (181 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Torrence Ave over RR - CSXT & Ihb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.