US Bridges

75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M N 95th ST · Structure no. 016114500000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,989 by 2046. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries75th ST
CrossesI- 94 Ryan & Cta
Location2.5 M N 95th ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75817, -87.62587
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,989 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is 75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns 75th ST over I- 94 Ryan & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.