US Bridges

Central Park Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 2.2 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016207200000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Park Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Park Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesCentral Park Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location2.2 M W US 34
Coordinates41.87387, -87.71565
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2022)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Central Park Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Central Park 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 62 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.