US Bridges

Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · E Damen Ave · Structure no. 016023500000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
488 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,645 by 2046. The structure is 488 ft (148.6 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOgden Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
LocationE Damen Ave
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87536, -87.67331
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length488 ft (148.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,645 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 488 ft (148.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Ogden Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.