Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St)
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.6 M N I-294 · Structure no. 016032000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2025
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2025, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 41,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,652 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 106 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St) built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2025.
What condition is Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St) carry?
About 41,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St)?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Il 43 (harlem Ave over US 12 20 (95th St)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.