US Bridges

Green ST over I- 90 94 Jfk

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M NW I-290 · Structure no. 016013600000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green ST over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green ST over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen ST
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location1 M NW I-290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89023, -87.64874
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2022)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Green ST over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Green ST over I- 90 94 Jfk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Green ST over I- 90 94 Jfk carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Green ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.