Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 3331 E. 92nd Street · Structure no. 016603700000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 338 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 111 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2046. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Ewing Ave (92nd ST over Calumet River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.