US Bridges

I-290 SB over I-355

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.0 M S of Il 19 · Structure no. 022009200000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 SB over I-355 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 SB over I-355 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,006 by 2046. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI-290 SB
CrossesI-355
Location1.0 M S of Il 19
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates41.96101, -88.0268
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2024)
Projected traffic41,006 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SB over I-355 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-290 SB over I-355 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 SB over I-355 carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-290 SB over I-355?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 SB over I-355?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.