US Bridges

Oakley Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016207800000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakley Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakley Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakley Blvd
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location0.5 M W US 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87525, -87.68381
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2022)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Oakley Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Oakley Blvd 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 Oakley Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Oakley Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Oakley Blvd over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.