US Bridges

Ashland Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M W Il 1 · Structure no. 016078300000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2025
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashland Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2025, so it is 71 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,331 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAshland Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location1 M W Il 1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87604, -87.66672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2023)
Projected traffic23,331 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashland Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2025.

What condition is Ashland Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ashland Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ashland Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ashland Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.