US Bridges

Madison ST over I- 90 94 Jfk

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M N I-290 · Structure no. 016205300000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison ST over I- 90 94 Jfk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison ST over I- 90 94 Jfk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,524 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMadison ST
CrossesI- 90 94 Jfk
Location0.4 M N I-290
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8818, -87.64621
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,524 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Madison ST over I- 90 94 Jfk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.