US Bridges

I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .07M SE of Ewing · Structure no. 016661400000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
881 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
28,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,987 by 2046. The structure is 881 ft (268.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI90 Chgo Skyway
CrossesFinished Ground
Location.07M SE of Ewing
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates41.71331, -87.53527
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length881 ft (268.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground 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 I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground carry?

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

How long is I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground?

The structure is 881 ft (268.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I90 Chgo Skyway over Finished Ground?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.