US Bridges

I-290 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave)

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · .1 Mi. W. of I-290 · Structure no. 022001500000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave) in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 5 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,948 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 EB to US 20
CrossesIl 64 (north Ave)
Location.1 Mi. W. of I-290
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90648, -87.92579
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2023)
Projected traffic14,948 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-290 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave) 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave) carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-290 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave)?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 EB to US 20 over Il 64 (north Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.