US Bridges

Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.6 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016070800000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 6 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNagle Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location2.6 M W Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98238, -87.78773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Nagle Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.