US Bridges

Roy Ave over Addison CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N North Ave · Structure no. 016761200000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Ave over Addison CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roy Ave over Addison CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy Ave
CrossesAddison CR
Location0.1 MI N North Ave
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90873, -87.89599
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Ave over Addison CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Roy Ave over Addison CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roy Ave over Addison CR carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roy Ave over Addison CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Ave over Addison CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.