US Bridges

I-190 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.1 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016051000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-190 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-190 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,694 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-190 EB Jfk
CrossesI-294 NB to I-90
Location3.1 M W Il 43
RouteInterstate 190
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98323, -87.86753
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2024)
Projected traffic34,694 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90 built?

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

What condition is I-190 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-190 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90 carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-190 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-190 EB Jfk over I-294 NB to I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.