US Bridges

Keeler Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 3 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016206800000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keeler Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keeler Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 72 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesKeeler Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location3 M W US 34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.8743, -87.73035
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Keeler 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 December 2024.

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

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.