US Bridges

Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N of I-290 · Structure no. 016170000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe ST
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location0.3 M N of I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88051, -87.64576
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,514 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.