US Bridges

I- 90 94 Jfk over Damen Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M NW Il 64 · Structure no. 016013000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Jfk over Damen Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Jfk over Damen 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 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 222,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,596 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 178 ft wide.

CarriesI- 90 94 Jfk
CrossesDamen Ave
Location1 M NW Il 64
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates41.92192, -87.67776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width174 ft (53 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222,500 (2024)
Projected traffic201,596 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Jfk over Damen 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 Jfk over Damen 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 November 2024.

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

About 222,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Jfk over Damen Ave?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Jfk over Damen Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.