US Bridges

I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M S Il 64 · Structure no. 016113400000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 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 58,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,641 by 2046. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 SB
CrossesElectric Av&prairie
Location1.5 M S Il 64
RouteInterstate 290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88301, -87.92061
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,550 (2024)
Projected traffic54,641 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie carry?

About 58,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 SB over Electric Av&prairie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.