US Bridges

I-290 NB over Church ST

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1.0 M SE of Il 83 · Structure no. 022009800000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 NB over Church ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 NB over Church ST in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 56 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 65,850 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,480 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesI-290 NB
CrossesChurch ST
Location1.0 M SE of Il 83
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates41.92524, -87.95367
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,850 (2024)
Projected traffic53,480 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Church ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-290 NB over Church ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 NB over Church ST carry?

About 65,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-290 NB over Church ST?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 NB over Church ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.