I- 90 94 NB ELV LO
I- 90 94 NB ELV LO in 0.6 M S I-55, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of C (52/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I- 90 94 NB ELV LO over Wells To 29th PL.
I- 90 94 NB ELV LO carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 52/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 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- 90 94 NB ELV LO carries an average daily traffic count of 122,750 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing Wells To 29th PL. 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- 90 94 NB ELV LO is a 64-year-old bridge located 0.6 M S I-55 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 90 94 NB ELV LO over Wells To 29th PL with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, the structure spans 314.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (52/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I- 90 94 NB ELV LO has a Condition Score of 52/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I- 90 94 NB ELV LO was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I- 90 94 NB ELV LO carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 314.8 meters long and located on I- 90 94 NB ELV LO in 0.6 M S I-55, Cook County, Illinois.
No, I- 90 94 NB ELV LO is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I- 90 94 NB ELV LO is located 0.6 M S I-55 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I- 90 94 NB ELV LO over Wells To 29th PL. Its coordinates are 41.845522, -87.635414. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I- 90 94 NB ELV LO carries I- 90 94 NB ELV LO over Wells To 29th PL. The bridge is 314.8 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 1989.
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.