US Bridges

Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4 M NW Il 50 · Structure no. 016065900000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location1.4 M NW Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97382, -87.7685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.