US Bridges

Elmhurst NB over I- 90 Adams Tollway

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Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M S of Oakton · Structure no. 016150700000000

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

About this bridge

Elmhurst NB over I- 90 Adams Tollway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmhurst NB 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 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElmhurst NB
CrossesI- 90 Adams Tollway
Location0.3 M 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2022)
Projected traffic35,148 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NB over I- 90 Adams Tollway built?

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

What condition is Elmhurst NB 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 NB over I- 90 Adams Tollway carry?

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

How long is Elmhurst NB 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 65 ft wide.

Who owns Elmhurst NB over I- 90 Adams Tollway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.