US Bridges

I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .2 MI W. Elmhurst RD · Structure no. 016962200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a 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 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 150,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,311 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesHiggins Cr. Trib a
Location.2 MI W. Elmhurst RD
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01901, -87.94518
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,300 (2023)
Projected traffic122,311 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a built?

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

What condition is I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a carry?

About 150,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns I-90 over Higgins Cr. Trib a?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.