US Bridges

Torrence Av over Grand Calumet

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M N of Il 83 · Structure no. 016208900000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrence Av over Grand Calumet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Torrence Av over Grand Calumet in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTorrence Av
CrossesGrand Calumet
Location1.5 M N of Il 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64543, -87.55931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Torrence Av over Grand Calumet built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrence Av over Grand Calumet 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Torrence Av over Grand Calumet carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Torrence Av over Grand Calumet?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Torrence Av over Grand Calumet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.