US Bridges

I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016009500000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 90,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,163 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 WB Ike-Il 11
CrossesCentral Ave
Location1 M W Il 50
RouteInterstate 290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.871, -87.76464
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,700 (2024)
Projected traffic87,163 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave carry?

About 90,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 WB Ike-Il 11 over Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.