US Bridges

Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At Jfk Xway · Structure no. 016251900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
512 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,575 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,307 by 2046. The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 72 WB (higgins
CrossesI- 90 EB to Il 43
LocationAt Jfk Xway
RouteState Highway 72
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98179, -87.81172
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,575 (2023)
Projected traffic8,307 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43 carry?

About 8,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43?

The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 WB (higgins over I- 90 EB to Il 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.