US Bridges

57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & Cta

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S 55th ST · Structure no. 016115100000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries57th ST
CrossesI- 90 94 Ryan & Cta
Location0.2 M S 55th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.79087, -87.63314
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & Cta built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & Cta carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & Cta?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 57th ST over I- 90 94 Ryan & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.