US Bridges

Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M SE Il 64 · Structure no. 016204500000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,736 by 2046. The structure is 549 ft (167.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMilwaukee Ave
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location1.2 M SE Il 64
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89936, -87.66024
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length549 ft (167.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (63.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,736 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk?

The structure is 549 ft (167.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (63.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Milwaukee Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.