US Bridges

Lawrence Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M NW Il 50 · Structure no. 016083600000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,049 by 2046. The structure is 368 ft (112.3 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLawrence Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location0.6 M NW Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96793, -87.75644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length368 ft (112.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2022)
Projected traffic15,049 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lawrence Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 368 ft (112.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.