US Bridges

Meachem Rd. over I-90

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M W Il 53 · Structure no. 016965100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Meachem Rd. over I-90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meachem Rd. over I-90 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 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 120 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMeachem Rd.
CrossesI-90
Location0.9 M W Il 53
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05952, -88.0451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meachem Rd. over I-90 built?

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

What condition is Meachem Rd. over I-90 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 2024.

How much traffic does Meachem Rd. over I-90 carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meachem Rd. over I-90?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Meachem Rd. over I-90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.