US Bridges

9th Ave over I-290 Ike

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2.0 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016205800000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Ave over I-290 Ike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Ave over I-290 Ike in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,333 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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Carries9th Ave
CrossesI-290 Ike
Location2.0 M W Il 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87114, -87.84346
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,333 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th Ave over I-290 Ike built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Ave over I-290 Ike 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 9th Ave over I-290 Ike carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 9th Ave over I-290 Ike?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Ave over I-290 Ike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.