US Bridges

Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M E I-90 94 · Structure no. 016243200000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
645 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2046. The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFranklin SB to 55W
CrossesWentworth Ave 2 Rmps
Location0.8 M E I-90 94
Coordinates41.84795, -87.63202
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length645 ft (196.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps?

The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin SB to 55W over Wentworth Ave 2 Rmps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.