US Bridges

East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2.2 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016206100000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,545 by 2046. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEast Ave
CrossesI-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR
Location2.2 M W Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87207, -87.78907
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,545 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns East Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.