US Bridges

Eastbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .41M W of US 45 · Structure no. 016658900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
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

Eastbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,583 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEastbound I-190
CrossesBessie Coleman DR
Location.41M W of US 45
RouteInterstate 190
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97796, -87.88579
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2024)
Projected traffic33,583 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 Eastbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastbound 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 Eastbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eastbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Eastbound I-190 over Bessie Coleman DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.