US Bridges

I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 3.2 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016050900000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 92,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,501 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesI-190 WB Jfk
CrossesI-294 Tri State Toll
Location3.2 M W Il 43
RouteInterstate 294
Coordinates41.98439, -87.86973
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,200 (2023)
Projected traffic40,501 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll carry?

About 92,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-190 WB Jfk over I-294 Tri State Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.