US Bridges

WB I-190 Exit Rmp over Bessie Coleman DR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .41M W of US 45 · Structure no. 016659000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-190 Exit Rmp over Bessie Coleman DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-190 Exit Rmp 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,686 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesWB I-190 Exit Rmp
CrossesBessie Coleman DR
Location.41M W of US 45
Coordinates41.97863, -87.88541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,686 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB I-190 Exit Rmp over Bessie Coleman DR built?

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

What condition is WB I-190 Exit Rmp 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 WB I-190 Exit Rmp over Bessie Coleman DR carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is WB I-190 Exit Rmp over Bessie Coleman DR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-190 Exit Rmp over Bessie Coleman DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.