US Bridges

Sayre Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E Il 43 · Structure no. 016110400000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayre Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sayre Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSayre Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location0.3 M E Il 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98226, -87.80112
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sayre Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Sayre 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 Sayre Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sayre Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sayre Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.