Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Il 38 · Structure no. 016031100000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 4 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 34,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,027 by 2046. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 90 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR carry?
About 34,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Il 43 (harlem Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.