39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.3 W I-94 · Structure no. 016039600000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 652 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,665 by 2046. The structure is 652 ft (198.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is 39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR?
The structure is 652 ft (198.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns 39th ST (pershing) over Racine Ave & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.