US Bridges

Il 19 over I-290

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 3.5 M W Il 83 · Structure no. 022009100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 19 over I-290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 19 over I-290 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIl 19
CrossesI-290
Location3.5 M W Il 83
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates41.97187, -88.02396
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,029 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 19 over I-290 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 19 over I-290 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 Il 19 over I-290 carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 19 over I-290?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Il 19 over I-290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.