US Bridges

Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016071000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,706 by 2046. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRidgeland Ave
CrossesI-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR
Location2 M W Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87166, -87.78417
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,706 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR 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 Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeland Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.