US Bridges

Kedzie Ave over I- 57

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M S of I-294 · Structure no. 016119600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kedzie Ave over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kedzie Ave over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesKedzie Ave
CrossesI- 57
Location0.6 M S of I-294
Coordinates41.61172, -87.69648
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kedzie Ave over I- 57 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kedzie Ave over I- 57 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kedzie Ave over I- 57 carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kedzie Ave over I- 57?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Kedzie Ave over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.