US Bridges

Chicago Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.6 M N&nw I-290 · Structure no. 016204600000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicago Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicago Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,917 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChicago Ave
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location1.6 M N&nw I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89622, -87.65845
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2022)
Projected traffic21,917 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Chicago Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Chicago 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 2023.

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

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Chicago Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.