US Bridges

I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M NW Il 64 · Structure no. 016013300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,547 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
216,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland Ave is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 216,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,403 by 2046. The structure is 1,547 ft (471.6 m) long and 192 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI- 90 94 Jfk
CrossesRR - UP &ashland Ave
Location0.2 M NW Il 64
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91589, -87.66854
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,547 ft (471.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.6 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216,800 (2024)
Projected traffic212,403 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$16.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland Ave carry?

About 216,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland Ave?

The structure is 1,547 ft (471.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Jfk over RR - UP &ashland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.