US Bridges

Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.1 M W Il 1 · Structure no. 016009800000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPaulina ST
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location1.1 M W Il 1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87547, -87.66914
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2022)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Paulina ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.