US Bridges

Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M NW Il 50 · Structure no. 016110700000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 6 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,362 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMilwaukee Ave
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location1 M NW Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97136, -87.7638
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2022)
Projected traffic16,362 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.