US Bridges

Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp.

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5M.S.OF 135th St. · Structure no. 016321800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,560 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp. in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 1,560 ft (475.5 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKedzie Ave
CrossesN.E.Rr Corp.
Location0.5M.S.OF 135th St.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63778, -87.69877
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,560 ft (475.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp. carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp.?

The structure is 1,560 ft (475.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Kedzie Ave over N.E.Rr Corp.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.