US Bridges

I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E I294 P9 · Structure no. 016987800000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD 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 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 128,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,700 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI90 EB (nw Toll)
CrossesRiv RD
Location0.7 M E I294 P9
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates41.98658, -87.86088
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,300 (2023)
Projected traffic171,700 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD carry?

About 128,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.