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Cook County, IL · Structure #016962300000000

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.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
156K
Daily Traffic
2016
Year Built
6.9m
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-90
Crosses Over
Poplar Creek
State
Illinois
County
Cook County
Location
2.5 MI. E. Ill. 72
Year Built
2016
Age
10 years
Daily Traffic
156,200
Lanes
8
Length
6.9 meters
Owner
State Toll Authority
Structure Number
016962300000000

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.

Location Map

2.5 MI. E. Ill. 72, Cook County, Illinois

42.066506, -88.111389

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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.

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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.