US Bridges

Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M N Foster Ave · Structure no. 016030900000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,280 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 43 (harlem Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location0.7 M N Foster Ave
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98265, -87.80694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2023)
Projected traffic28,280 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Il 43 (harlem Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.