US Bridges

Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M S Rivr Oaks DR · Structure no. 016278700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,787 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesWentworth Ave
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location0.8 M S Rivr Oaks DR
Coordinates41.58505, -87.52979
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2022)
Projected traffic8,787 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth Ave over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.