US Bridges

Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016109400000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,736 by 2046. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMilwaukee Ave
CrossesOhio Feeder Jfk Xway
Location0.1 M E I-94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8929, -87.65022
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,736 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Milwaukee Ave over Ohio Feeder Jfk Xway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.