US Bridges

Grand Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.1 M N&nw I-290 · Structure no. 016204800000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,392 by 2046. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location1.1 M N&nw I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89114, -87.65116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic19,392 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Grand Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.