US Bridges

130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.05 M W I-94 · Structure no. 016243400000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2046. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries130th ST
CrossesRR - Csss & Ihb
Location0.05 M W I-94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65984, -87.59499
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 130th ST over RR - Csss & Ihb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.