US Bridges

Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M N of I-55 · Structure no. 016133000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,079 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 43 NB (harlem)
CrossesRR Mwrdgc
Location0.2 M N of I-55
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80271, -87.80214
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,079 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Il 43 NB (harlem) over RR Mwrdgc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.