US Bridges

Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016110100000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,615 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 72 (oriole Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location0.5 M W Il 43
RouteState Highway 72
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98295, -87.81685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,150 (2023)
Projected traffic16,615 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 17,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 (oriole Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.