US Bridges

I-90 EB over U.P. RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2.1 MI E. Ill RTE 83 · Structure no. 016961800000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over U.P. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over U.P. RR 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 163,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,108 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesU.P. RR
Location2.1 MI E. Ill RTE 83
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01275, -87.91886
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163,300 (2023)
Projected traffic132,108 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 U.P. RR built?

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

What condition is I-90 EB over U.P. 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 EB over U.P. RR carry?

About 163,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over U.P. RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over U.P. RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.