US Bridges

I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Pulaski RD

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M SE Il 19 · Structure no. 016011700000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Pulaski RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Pulaski RD in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 106,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2046. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Nwb Jfk
CrossesPulaski RD
Location0.2 M SE Il 19
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95144, -87.72705
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,750 (2024)
Projected traffic101,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Pulaski RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Pulaski RD 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 Pulaski RD carry?

About 106,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Pulaski RD?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over Pulaski RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.