US Bridges

Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M W Ill 43 · Structure no. 016070700000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,959 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCanfield Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk
Location0.8 M W Ill 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.984, -87.82339
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,959 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Canfield Ave over I- 90 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.