I-90
I-90 in 2.5 MI. E. Ill. 72, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 2016, the bridge carries 156K vehicles daily on I-90 over Poplar Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-90 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 2016 and is 10 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I-90 carries an average daily traffic count of 156,200 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Poplar Creek. The owning agency is State Toll Authority; 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 is a 10-year-old bridge located 2.5 MI. E. Ill. 72 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-90 over Poplar Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 156K vehicles per day. Built in 2016, the structure spans 6.9 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 Toll Authority.
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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 2016, making it 10 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-90 carries approximately 156K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 6.9 meters long and located on I-90 in 2.5 MI. E. Ill. 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 2.5 MI. E. Ill. 72 in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries I-90 over Poplar Creek. Its coordinates are 42.066506, -88.111389. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
I-90 carries I-90 over Poplar Creek. The bridge is 6.9 meters long and was built in 2016.
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.