US Bridges

I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Il 72 · Structure no. 016097900000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 69,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,974 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 NB & Il 53
CrossesWoodfield RD
Location0.5 M N Il 72
RouteInterstate 290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04305, -88.03066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,400 (2024)
Projected traffic57,974 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD carry?

About 69,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 NB & Il 53 over Woodfield RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.