US Bridges

Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.7 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016207400000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,645 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKedzie Ave
CrossesI-290 - IL110 & Cta
Location1.7 M W US 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8746, -87.70595
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,645 by 2046
Trucks10%
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$392,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & Cta built?

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

What condition is Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & Cta carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & Cta?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Kedzie Ave over I-290 - IL110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.