East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M W Ill 43 P14 · Structure no. 016112800000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,543 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv carry?
About 22,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns East Lake Ave Ext over W F N Br Chi Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.