US Bridges

Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Ill 43 P14 · Structure no. 016112900000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext 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 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.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLehigh Ave
CrossesEast Lake Ave Ext
Location0.5 M W Ill 43 P14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08029, -87.80895
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2022)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lehigh Ave over East Lake Ave Ext?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.