US Bridges

I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N I-55 · Structure no. 016111300000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
995 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
180,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 180,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,205 by 2046. The structure is 995 ft (303.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Ryan Elev
Crosses22nd to SB Chi Rvr
Location0.3 M N I-55
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.85266, -87.64538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length995 ft (303.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,300 (2024)
Projected traffic172,205 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr carry?

About 180,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr?

The structure is 995 ft (303.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over 22nd to SB Chi Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.