US Bridges

Austin Blvd over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016206300000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Blvd over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austin Blvd over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,503 by 2046. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAustin Blvd
CrossesI-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR
Location1.5 M W Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87157, -87.77432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 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 length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2022)
Projected traffic20,503 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin Blvd over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Austin Blvd 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 2025.

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

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Austin Blvd over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Blvd over I-290 & Il 110/CTA/RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.