US Bridges

I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2.4 M NW Il 64 · Structure no. 016107700000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 102,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,556 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Nwb Jfk
CrossesCalifornia Ave
Location2.4 M NW Il 64
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93309, -87.69781
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,200 (2024)
Projected traffic96,556 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave carry?

About 102,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Nwb Jfk over California Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.