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Cook County, IL · Structure #016099600000000

I-290

I-290 in 0.2 M N Biesterfield, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 135K vehicles daily on I-290 over Drain Dtch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
135K
Daily Traffic
1970
Year Built
7.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-290
Crosses Over
Drain Dtch
State
Illinois
County
Cook County
Location
0.2 M N Biesterfield
Year Built
1970
Age
56 years
Daily Traffic
135,000
Lanes
10
Length
7.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
016099600000000

About This Bridge

I-290 is a 56-year-old bridge located 0.2 M N Biesterfield in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-290 over Drain Dtch with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 135K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 7.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.2 M N Biesterfield, Cook County, Illinois

42.005036, -88.027408

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-290 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-290 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-290 carries approximately 135K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 7.9 meters long and located on I-290 in 0.2 M N Biesterfield, Cook County, Illinois.

Yes, I-290 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-290 is located 0.2 M N Biesterfield in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-290 over Drain Dtch. Its coordinates are 42.005036, -88.027408. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-290 carries I-290 over Drain Dtch. The bridge is 7.9 meters long and was built in 1970.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.