US Bridges

California Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.1 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016207600000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,918 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location1.1 M W US 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87521, -87.69613
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,918 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is California 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 December 2023.

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

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.