US Bridges

Homan Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016207300000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homan Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homan Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,131 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHoman Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location2 M W US 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87394, -87.71076
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,131 by 2046
Trucks6%
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Homan Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.