US Bridges

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

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.8 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016206200000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lombard Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lombard Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLombard Ave
CrossesI-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR
Location1.8 M W Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87219, -87.77925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Lombard Ave over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.