US Bridges

East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5M W of Cumberland · Structure no. 016228000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,948 by 2046. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEast River Road
CrossesI- 90 Jfk & Cta
Location0.5M W of Cumberland
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98495, -87.84648
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic14,948 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over I- 90 Jfk & Cta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.