US Bridges

Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.14 M N 79th P7C · Structure no. 016646900000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Isl SB to E9
CrossesGround
Location0.14 M N 79th P7C
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75259, -87.58597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2000)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground 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 2022.

How much traffic does Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Isl SB to E9 over Ground?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.