US Bridges

Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · East of Wise RD · Structure no. 016259000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGary NB to Il 390
CrossesIl 390 EB 2 Sprnggth
LocationEast of Wise RD
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99218, -88.12186
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gary NB to Il 390 over Il 390 EB 2 Sprnggth?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.