US Bridges

Kostner Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 3.2 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016206600000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kostner Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kostner Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,746 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKostner Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location3.2 M W US 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87317, -87.73522
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2022)
Projected traffic14,746 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Kostner 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kostner Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.