US Bridges

I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2 M S I-290 · Structure no. 016111500000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,962 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
197,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 5 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 197,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,173 by 2046. The structure is 1,962 ft (597.9 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 90 94 Ryan Elev
CrossesS Br Chgo Riv to Can
Location2 M S I-290
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84898, -87.64406
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,962 ft (597.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,300 (2024)
Projected traffic189,173 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$28.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can carry?

About 197,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can?

The structure is 1,962 ft (597.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Ryan Elev over S Br Chgo Riv to Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.