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.
I-290 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1970 and is now 56 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-290 carries an average daily traffic count of 135,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Drain Dtch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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.
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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.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.