US Bridges

Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.8 M E of Il 394 · Structure no. 016279000000000

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

About this bridge

Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94 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 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,787 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWentworth Ave
CrossesI- 80 94
Location2.8 M E of Il 394
Coordinates41.57756, -87.52972
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94 built?

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

What condition is Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94 carry?

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

How long is Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth Ave over I- 80 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.