US Bridges

Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016075400000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSacramento Blvd
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location1.4 M W US 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87498, -87.70105
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic14,241 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sacramento Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.