I-90 Skyway WB over 87th ST
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.1 W S Chgo Ave P7C · Structure no. 016640900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-90 Skyway WB over 87th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Skyway WB over 87th 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 Skyway WB over 87th 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 WB over 87th 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 WB over 87th ST carry?
About 14,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-90 Skyway WB over 87th ST?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 Skyway WB over 87th ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.