US Bridges

Van Buren ST over I- 90 94 Jfk

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N of I-290 · Structure no. 016170700000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
493 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren ST over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,616 by 2046. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren ST
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location0.1 M N of I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8767, -87.64573
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,616 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Van Buren ST over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

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

What condition is Van Buren 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 September 2023.

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

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.