US Bridges

I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chi River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M N I-55 · Structure no. 016111400000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
517 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chi River 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 197,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,173 by 2046. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI- 90 94 Ryan Elev
CrossesS Br Chi River
Location0.2 M N I-55
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates41.84999, -87.64465
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,300 (2024)
Projected traffic189,173 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chi River 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 S Br Chi River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chi River carry?

About 197,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chi River?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.