US Bridges

Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.7 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016073800000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,847 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPulaski RD
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location2.7 M W US 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87451, -87.72546
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,847 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski RD over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.