US Bridges

Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016099500000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCircle Ave
CrossesI-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR
Location0.2 M W Il 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87406, -87.80818
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.