US Bridges

Joe Orr RD over Il 394

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 4.0 M S I-80 · Structure no. 016212100000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Orr RD over Il 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Orr RD over Il 394 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 71 years old, older 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJoe Orr RD
CrossesIl 394
Location4.0 M S I-80
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5208, -87.58052
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
Projected traffic5,656 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Orr RD over Il 394 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Joe Orr RD over Il 394 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 2022.

How much traffic does Joe Orr RD over Il 394 carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joe Orr RD over Il 394?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Orr RD over Il 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.