US Bridges

I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M SE Il 50 · Structure no. 016011300000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 104,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,132 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Nwb Jfk
CrossesKeeler Ave
Location0.9 M SE Il 50
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95415, -87.73183
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,750 (2024)
Projected traffic99,132 by 2046
Trucks6%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler Ave carry?

About 104,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler Ave?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Keeler Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.