US Bridges

Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N I-290 · Structure no. 016060100000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2046. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location0.5 M N I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88314, -87.64592
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,596 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.