US Bridges

Devon Ave over I-290

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.3 M N of Il 19 · Structure no. 016055000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devon Ave over I-290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devon Ave over I-290 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,513 by 2046. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesDevon Ave
CrossesI-290
Location1.3 M N of Il 19
Coordinates41.99247, -88.02395
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2022)
Projected traffic21,513 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Devon Ave over I-290 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devon Ave over I-290 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Devon Ave over I-290 carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Devon Ave over I-290?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Devon Ave over I-290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.