I90 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E I294 P9 · Structure no. 016987900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I90 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I90 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv 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 64,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,850 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Des Plaines Riv built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I90 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv 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 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv carry?
About 64,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I90 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I90 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.