US Bridges

Damen Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M W US 34 · Structure no. 016208000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damen Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Damen Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,644 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDamen Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location0.1 M W US 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87539, -87.67649
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2022)
Projected traffic24,644 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Damen Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Damen 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 October 2024.

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

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.