US Bridges

Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 5.4 M NW Il 64 · Structure no. 016085200000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
467 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2046. The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMontrose Ave
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location5.4 M NW Il 64
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96077, -87.74361
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length467 ft (142.2 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,413 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk?

The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.