US Bridges

Racine Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Halsted ST · Structure no. 016211500000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Racine Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Racine Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 4 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRacine Ave
CrossesI-290 - Il 110 & Cta
Location0.5 M W Halsted ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87558, -87.65699
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Racine Ave over I-290 - Il 110 & Cta built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Racine Ave 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 December 2024.

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

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.