US Bridges

Ford Access RD over East 130th ST

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .15M W of Torrance · Structure no. 016661100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Access RD over East 130th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Access RD over East 130th ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFord Access RD
CrossesEast 130th ST
Location.15M W of Torrance
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65891, -87.56182
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ford Access RD over East 130th ST built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Access RD over East 130th 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ford Access RD over East 130th ST carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ford Access RD over East 130th ST?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Access RD over East 130th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.