US Bridges

Genoa Ave over I- 57

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M W Il 1 · Structure no. 016203000000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genoa Ave over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genoa Ave over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGenoa Ave
CrossesI- 57
Location0.4 M W Il 1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71342, -87.65123
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,029 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Genoa Ave over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Genoa 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 Genoa Ave over I- 57 carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Genoa Ave over I- 57?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Genoa Ave over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.