US Bridges

I-290 NB over York RD

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.0 M NW of Il 64 · Structure no. 022000600000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 NB over York RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 NB over York RD in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 67,350 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,722 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesI-290 NB
CrossesYork RD
Location1.0 M NW of Il 64
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates41.9143, -87.93971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,350 (2024)
Projected traffic57,722 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 I-290 NB over York RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-290 NB over York RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 NB over York RD carry?

About 67,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-290 NB over York RD?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 NB over York RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.