US Bridges

I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016051300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
819 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
31,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 31,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,694 by 2046. The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-190 WB Jfk
CrossesI- 90 Toll & D P Riv
Location2.5 M W Il 43
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates41.98341, -87.85654
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length819 ft (249.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,550 (2024)
Projected traffic34,694 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv carry?

About 31,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv?

The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.