US Bridges

To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST

Good

Cook County, Illinois · At 66th P7C · Structure no. 016641100000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 years old, older 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 18,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,534 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTo I-90 Skyway WB
CrossesState ST
LocationAt 66th P7C
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates41.77491, -87.62516
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,350 (2021)
Projected traffic18,534 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST carry?

About 18,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns To I-90 Skyway WB over State ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.