I-290 IKE,CONGRESS
Carrying I-290 IKE,CONGRESS over THRU POST OFFICE
0.3 M E I-90&94, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-290 IKE,CONGRESS
The I-290 IKE,CONGRESS bridge in Cook, Illinois carries I-290 IKE,CONGRESS over THRU POST OFFICE. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 33 sections, stretching 103.6 meters (340 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-290 IKE,CONGRESS compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 33
- Structure Length
- 103.6 m (340 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.3 m (90 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 80,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016046200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
I-290 IKE,CONGRESS is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I-290 IKE,CONGRESS against other structures in Cook and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-290 IKE,CONGRESS?
I-290 IKE,CONGRESS in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-290 IKE,CONGRESS inspected?
I-290 IKE,CONGRESS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 80,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-290 IKE,CONGRESS is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-290 IKE,CONGRESS?
I-290 IKE,CONGRESS has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-290 IKE,CONGRESS?
I-290 IKE,CONGRESS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-290 IKE,CONGRESS and does age affect safety?
I-290 IKE,CONGRESS was built in 1954, making it 72 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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