US Bridges

Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M W State ST · Structure no. 016100700000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
628 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWentworth Ave
CrossesI- 90 94 Ryan
Location0.2 M W State ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.77707, -87.63007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 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 length628 ft (191.4 m)
Longest span174 ft (53.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan?

The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth Ave over I- 90 94 Ryan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.