US Bridges

17th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016069400000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,484 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Carries17th Ave
CrossesI-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc
Location2.5 M W Il 43
Coordinates41.87088, -87.85331
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2023)
Projected traffic8,484 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th 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 17th 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 17th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 17th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.