US Bridges

Wentworth Ave over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M E Il 1 · Structure no. 016202800000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth Ave over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wentworth Ave over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWentworth Ave
CrossesI- 57
Location0.8 M E Il 1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71579, -87.62854
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2022)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth Ave over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wentworth Ave over I- 57 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 March 2023.

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

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wentworth Ave over I- 57?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth Ave over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.