US Bridges

I-290 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf Rd)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M N Il 72 · Structure no. 016098000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf Rd) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 85,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,094 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 234 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 & Il 53
CrossesIl 58 (golf Rd)
Location1 M N Il 72
RouteInterstate 290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.0507, -88.02913
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width218 ft (66.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,200 (2024)
Projected traffic70,094 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-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 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf Rd) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-290 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf Rd) carry?

About 85,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-290 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf Rd)?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 & Il 53 over Il 58 (golf Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.