US Bridges

Loomis ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M W I-94 · Structure no. 016211400000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomis ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loomis ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 3 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesLoomis ST
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location0.9 M W I-94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.87723, -87.66186
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2046
Trucks5%
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$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loomis ST over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Loomis ST over I-290 - Il 110 & 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 August 2024.

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

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.