I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield)
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.6 M W US 45 · Structure no. 016008400000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 39,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,027 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield) built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield) 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield) carry?
About 39,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield)?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-290 EB over Il 56 (butterfield)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.