US Bridges

I-90 Skyway over 86th ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M SE 85th P7C · Structure no. 016640700000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Skyway over 86th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Skyway over 86th ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 6 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 14,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,494 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Skyway
Crosses86th ST
Location0.2 M SE 85th P7C
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.73888, -87.57076
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,350 (2020)
Projected traffic14,494 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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-90 Skyway over 86th ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-90 Skyway over 86th ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Skyway over 86th ST carry?

About 14,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Skyway over 86th ST?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Skyway over 86th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.