Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River
FairCook County, Illinois · 1 M E Il 1 · Structure no. 016095400000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 103 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,361 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River carry?
About 27,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Il 83 (sibley Blv over Little Cal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.