US Bridges

I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E I-90&94 · Structure no. 016046000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
76,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 76,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,447 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 Ike(congress
CrossesBetween Riv & Po
Location0.5 M E I-90&94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87552, -87.63801
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,900 (2024)
Projected traffic75,447 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po carry?

About 76,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.