Independence Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2.5 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016207100000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence Blvd 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 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,786 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence Blvd 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 Independence Blvd 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Independence Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?
About 15,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Independence Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Independence Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.