US Bridges

76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2.4 M N US 12 · Structure no. 016285000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,221 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Carries76th ST
CrossesI- 94 Dan Ryan
Location2.4 M N US 12
Coordinates41.75639, -87.62584
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,221 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan built?

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

What condition is 76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 76th ST over I- 94 Dan Ryan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.