US Bridges

I-290 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E of Racine · Structure no. 016171200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,613 by 2046. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-290 EB to I90 94
CrossesI- 90 94
Location0.5 M E of Racine
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87464, -87.64606
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2024)
Projected traffic31,613 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-290 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94 carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-290 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 EB to I90 94 over I- 90 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.