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Cook County, IL · Structure #016276200000000

I-90

I-90 in 0.3 M E Il-72, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on I-90 over Poplar Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
147K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
8.1m
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-90
Crosses Over
Poplar Creek
State
Illinois
County
Cook County
Location
0.3 M E Il-72
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
2015
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
146,700
Lanes
6
Length
8.1 meters
Owner
State Toll Authority
Structure Number
016276200000000

About This Bridge

I-90 is a 68-year-old bridge located 0.3 M E Il-72 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-90 over Poplar Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, the structure spans 8.1 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 Toll Authority.

Location Map

0.3 M E Il-72, Cook County, Illinois

42.066514, -88.154933

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-90 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-90 was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-90 carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 8.1 meters long and located on I-90 in 0.3 M E Il-72, Cook County, Illinois.

Yes, I-90 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-90 is located 0.3 M E Il-72 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-90 over Poplar Creek. Its coordinates are 42.066514, -88.154933. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.

I-90 carries I-90 over Poplar Creek. The bridge is 8.1 meters long and was built in 1958, with reconstruction in 2015.

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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.