US Bridges

Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Il 50 · Structure no. 016206400000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,019 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLaramie Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location0.5 M W Il 50
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87134, -87.75472
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,019 by 2046
Trucks8%
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta 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 Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Laramie Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.