US Bridges

I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 Mi. W. of Il 59 · Structure no. 016903000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,783 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 (wb)
CrossesWcl RR
Location0.8 Mi. W. of Il 59
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06646, -88.20823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,600 (2023)
Projected traffic48,783 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR carry?

About 138,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 (wb) over Wcl RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.