US Bridges

I-90 EB over Golf Road

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Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E. Ill RTE 53 · Structure no. 016961500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144,800
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Golf Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Golf Road in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 144,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,059 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesGolf Road
Location1.2 MI E. Ill RTE 53
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05138, -88.00724
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,800 (2023)
Projected traffic117,059 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 EB over Golf Road built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 EB over Golf Road 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 EB over Golf Road carry?

About 144,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Golf Road?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Golf Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.