Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR
FairCook County, Illinois · .41M W of US 45 · Structure no. 016658800000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,850 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR carry?
About 48,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR?
The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Westbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.