US Bridges

Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .3M S of Oakton · Structure no. 016150600000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,148 by 2046. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElmhurst SB
CrossesI- 90 Adams Tollway
Location.3M S of Oakton
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01796, -87.94012
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2022)
Projected traffic35,148 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Elmhurst SB over I- 90 Adams Tollway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.