US Bridges

I- 90 94 Jfk over Division ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.2 M NW I-290 · Structure no. 016013500000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Jfk over Division ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Jfk over Division ST 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 226,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,576 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Jfk
CrossesDivision ST
Location2.2 M NW I-290
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90371, -87.66126
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226,600 (2024)
Projected traffic199,576 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Jfk over Division ST 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 Division ST 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 Division ST carry?

About 226,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Jfk over Division ST?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Jfk over Division ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.