US Bridges

Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M N Il 68 · Structure no. 016081100000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 6 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,815 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesLake Cook RD
CrossesUS 41 Edens
Location1.2 M N Il 68
Coordinates42.15246, -87.79901
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,815 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cook RD over US 41 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.