US Bridges

I-290 WB over Wooddale RD

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 M NW of Il 83 · Structure no. 022010000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 WB over Wooddale RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 WB over Wooddale RD 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 72,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,337 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI-290 WB
CrossesWooddale RD
Location0.5 M NW of Il 83
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates41.93096, -87.97723
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,550 (2024)
Projected traffic64,337 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 WB over Wooddale RD built?

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

What condition is I-290 WB over Wooddale RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-290 WB over Wooddale RD carry?

About 72,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-290 WB over Wooddale RD?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 WB over Wooddale RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.