US Bridges

Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .1 MI S of Jackson · Structure no. 016117000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,403 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesWacker DR SB Upper
CrossesWacker DR SB Lower
Location.1 MI S of Jackson
Coordinates41.87681, -87.63661
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic10,403 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.