US Bridges

I-290 EB over Grand Ave

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 M SE of Il 83 · Structure no. 022010200000000

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

About this bridge

I-290 EB over Grand Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 EB over Grand Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65,850 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,480 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesI-290 EB
CrossesGrand Ave
Location0.2 M SE of Il 83
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates41.92683, -87.9603
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 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 EB over Grand Ave built?

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

What condition is I-290 EB over Grand Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 EB over Grand Ave carry?

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

How long is I-290 EB over Grand Ave?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 EB over Grand Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.