US Bridges

US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016022500000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
777 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
28,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,201 by 2046. The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 34 (ogden Ave)
CrossesRR - Ihb
Location0.4 M E US 45
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.81667, -87.86439
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length777 ft (236.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,200 (2023)
Projected traffic28,201 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb carry?

About 28,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb?

The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 (ogden Ave) over RR - Ihb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.