US Bridges

Emroy Ave over I-290

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 M N of Il 64 · Structure no. 022014900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emroy Ave over I-290 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emroy Ave over I-290 in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEmroy Ave
CrossesI-290
Location0.5 M N of Il 64
Coordinates41.9098, -87.93111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Emroy Ave over I-290 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emroy Ave over I-290 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Emroy Ave over I-290 carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Emroy Ave over I-290?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Emroy Ave over I-290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.