US Bridges

I-90 Skyway over Marquette RD(67th)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M E I94 P7C · Structure no. 016643900000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Skyway over Marquette RD(67th) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Skyway over Marquette RD(67th) 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 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 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,987 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Skyway
CrossesMarquette RD(67th)
Location0.4 M E I94 P7C
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.77291, -87.6179
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2020)
Projected traffic28,987 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Skyway over Marquette RD(67th) 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 Marquette RD(67th) 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 Marquette RD(67th) carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Skyway over Marquette RD(67th)?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Skyway over Marquette RD(67th)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.