I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E I-90&94 · Structure no. 016046200000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 33 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office 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 340 ft (103.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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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Frequently asked questions
When was I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office 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 Thru Post Office carry?
About 76,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.