US Bridges

Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W of US 45 · Structure no. 016150900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,483 by 2046. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIl 72 (lee St)
CrossesI- 90 Adams Tollway
Location0.5 M W of US 45
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates42.00546, -87.89421
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2023)
Projected traffic18,483 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 (lee St) over I- 90 Adams Tollway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.