US Bridges

Leavitt ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M W Ogden Ave · Structure no. 016207900000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leavitt ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leavitt ST 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLeavitt ST
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location0.4 M W Ogden Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87589, -87.68139
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
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.
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks4%
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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leavitt ST 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 Leavitt ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Leavitt ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Leavitt ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Leavitt ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.