US Bridges

I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.79 M N of Devon Av · Structure no. 016259500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,734 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 NB Ramps@bfd
CrossesI-290 Maint Drive
Location0.79 M N of Devon Av
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00255, -88.02362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,734 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 NB Ramps@bfd over I-290 Maint Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.