Illinois Route 90 Explained

State:IL
Type:IL
Route:90
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:IL 90 highlighted in red
Length Mi:15.80
Length Ref:[1]
Direction B:East
Direction A:West
Terminus A: near Laura
Terminus B: near Edelstein
Counties:Peoria
Established:1924[2]
Previous Type:I
Previous Route:90
Next Route:91
Next Type:IL

Illinois Route 90 (IL 90) is an east - west state highway in northern Peoria County in central Illinois. It runs from IL 78 north of Laura to IL 40 south of Edelstein. This is a distance of 15.8miles.

Route description

IL 90 is an undivided two-lane surface road for its entire length. It passes north of the community of Monica and through the village of Princeville. While in Princeville, IL 90 runs concurrent with IL 91 from Princeville east for 4miles.[3]

History

SBI Route 90 ran from Laura in Peoria County to Sparland in Marshall County along current Illinois 90, IL 17 and IL 40. This was changed to its current alignment in 1938.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Illinois Technology Transfer Center . T2 GIS Data . December 29, 2013 . 2012.
  2. Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 81 thru 100. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved April 15, 2006.
  3. General Highway Map - Peoria County, Illinois . August 12, 2009 . . December 29, 2013.