US Bridges

I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.1 M W Ill 43 · Structure no. 016009000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, 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 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 175,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,417 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 Ike-Il 110 C
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location1.1 M W Ill 43
RouteInterstate 290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87211, -87.82085
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,100 (2024)
Projected traffic173,417 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River built?

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

What condition is I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River carry?

About 175,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 Ike-Il 110 C over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.