I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over Canal to Stewart Sts
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.4 M S I-55 · Structure no. 016111600000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 575 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over Canal to Stewart Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over Canal to Stewart Sts 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 245,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,380 by 2046. The structure is 575 ft (175.2 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over Canal to Stewart Sts 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 Canal to Stewart Sts in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over Canal to Stewart Sts carry?
About 245,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over Canal to Stewart Sts?
The structure is 575 ft (175.2 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.
Who owns I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over Canal to Stewart Sts?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.