US Bridges

Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - CSXT

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 S 95th ST · Structure no. 016032100000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2025
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - CSXT 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 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 38,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,986 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 43 (harlem Ave
CrossesRR - CSXT
Location0.1 S 95th ST
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71738, -87.79857
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,700 (2023)
Projected traffic38,986 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - CSXT 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 RR - CSXT 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - CSXT carry?

About 38,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - CSXT?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.