US Bridges

I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016051400000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 31,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,694 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesI-190 EB Jfk
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location2.5 M W Il 43
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates41.98341, -87.85638
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,550 (2024)
Projected traffic34,694 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River carry?

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

How long is I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.