I-290 NB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd)
GoodCook County, Illinois · 1.0 M N Il 58 · Structure no. 016098300000000
- 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 NB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 NB & 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.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-290 NB & 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 NB & 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 NB & 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 NB & 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 NB & Il 53 over Il 72 (higgins Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.