US Bridges

Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016070600000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,968 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDes Plaines Ave
CrossesI-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc
Location0.5 M W Il 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87324, -87.81541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2023)
Projected traffic16,968 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Des Plaines Ave over I-290 Ike - Il 110 Ckc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.