US Bridges

I- 90 94 Jfk over Il 64 (north Ave)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.8 M NW I-290 · Structure no. 016013400000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Jfk over Il 64 (north Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Jfk over Il 64 (north 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 223,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,455 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 175 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Jfk
CrossesIl 64 (north Ave)
Location2.8 M NW I-290
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91096, -87.66539
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223,900 (2024)
Projected traffic197,455 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$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Jfk over Il 64 (north 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 Il 64 (north 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Jfk over Il 64 (north Ave) carry?

About 223,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Jfk over Il 64 (north Ave)?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Jfk over Il 64 (north Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.