US Bridges

I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M W US 45 · Structure no. 016008500000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 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 5 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 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 EB
CrossesI- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc
Location1.5 M W US 45
RouteInterstate 290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87319, -87.90847
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,550 (2024)
Projected traffic33,027 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc carry?

About 39,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 EB over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.