US Bridges

26th ST over Franklin ST Extend

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M S I-55 · Structure no. 016106400000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th ST over Franklin ST Extend is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th ST over Franklin ST Extend in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries26th ST
CrossesFranklin ST Extend
Location0.1 M S I-55
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84554, -87.63111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th ST over Franklin ST Extend built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 26th ST over Franklin ST Extend in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 26th ST over Franklin ST Extend carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 26th ST over Franklin ST Extend?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 26th ST over Franklin ST Extend?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.