I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72)
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E US 12 P11 · Structure no. 016987700000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 85,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,741 by 2046. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72) built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72) 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72) carry?
About 85,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72)?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I90 WB (nw Toll) over Higgins RD (ill 72)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.