US Bridges

Il 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M E Il 394 · Structure no. 016279300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,422 by 2046. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (torrence)
CrossesI- 80 94 Kingery
Location1.2 M E Il 394
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.57859, -87.55889
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.8 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2023)
Projected traffic22,422 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Il 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery 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 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (torrence) over I- 80 94 Kingery?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.