US Bridges

Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.01 M N Taylor ST · Structure no. 016253500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor ST to NB I-
CrossesCd to NB I-94&I-290
Location0.01 M N Taylor ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86977, -87.64442
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor ST to NB I- over Cd to NB I-94&I-290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.