US Bridges

Il 171 (1st Ave) over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016069900000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 171 (1st Ave) over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 171 (1st 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,462 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesIl 171 (1st Ave)
CrossesI-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc
Location1.5 M W Il 43
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates41.87131, -87.83369
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 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 width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,462 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 SystemYes

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$331,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 171 (1st 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 Il 171 (1st 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 171 (1st Ave) over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 171 (1st 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 66 ft wide.

Who owns Il 171 (1st Ave) over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.