US Bridges

I- 90 94 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M S I-55 · Structure no. 016111700000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,041 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
245,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 90 94 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 90 94 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl 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 245,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,380 by 2046. The structure is 2,041 ft (622 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI- 90 94 Elev Exp
CrossesStewart Ave to 28 Pl
Location0.6 M S I-55
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates41.8457, -87.63628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,041 ft (622 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245,500 (2024)
Projected traffic240,380 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$34.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 90 94 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl built?

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

What condition is I- 90 94 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl 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 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl carry?

About 245,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I- 90 94 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl?

The structure is 2,041 ft (622 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I- 90 94 Elev Exp over Stewart Ave to 28 Pl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.