US Bridges

I-290 EB over Il 83

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 2.7 M NW of Il 64 · Structure no. 022009600000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 EB over Il 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 EB over Il 83 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 68,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,439 by 2046. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-290 EB
CrossesIl 83
Location2.7 M NW of Il 64
RouteInterstate 290
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.92757, -87.96703
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,600 (2024)
Projected traffic59,439 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Il 83 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-290 EB over Il 83 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 EB over Il 83 carry?

About 68,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-290 EB over Il 83?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 EB over Il 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.