US Bridges

Lake ST over I- 90 94 Jfk

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M N I-290 · Structure no. 016205200000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake ST over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake ST over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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 3 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,646 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLake ST
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location0.7 M N I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88567, -87.64691
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2022)
Projected traffic9,646 by 2046
Trucks7%
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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lake ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.