US Bridges

I- 90 94 EB to Ohi over I- 90 94 Jfk

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M NW Grand · Structure no. 016020400000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 EB to Ohi over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 EB to Ohi over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 EB to Ohi
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location0.1 M NW Grand
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89201, -87.65322
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 EB to Ohi over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I- 90 94 EB to Ohi 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 EB to Ohi over I- 90 94 Jfk carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 EB to Ohi over I- 90 94 Jfk?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 EB to Ohi over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.