US Bridges

I-290 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd)

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.0 M S Il 58 · Structure no. 016098200000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins 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 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 65,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,944 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesI-290 SB & Il 53
CrossesIl 72 (higgins Rd)
Location1.0 M S Il 58
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.03683, -88.03106
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,950 (2024)
Projected traffic54,944 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd) built?

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

What condition is I-290 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-290 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd) carry?

About 65,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-290 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd)?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 SB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.