US Bridges

Fulton ST over I- 90 94 Jfk

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M N I-290 · Structure no. 016205100000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton ST over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton ST over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 4 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.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFulton ST
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location0.8 M N I-290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88677, -87.64669
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2022)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton ST over I- 90 94 Jfk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Fulton ST 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 Fulton ST over I- 90 94 Jfk carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fulton ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.