US Bridges

Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.6 M W Il 59 · Structure no. 016094800000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 91 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,423 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 19 (irving Par
CrossesRR - Ej&e
Location1.6 M W Il 59
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03019, -88.22901
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,423 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Il 19 (irving Par over RR - Ej&e?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.