US Bridges

25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 3 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016068600000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,261 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Carries25th Ave
CrossesI-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc
Location3 M W Il 43
Coordinates41.87103, -87.86317
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,261 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.