US Bridges

Parnell Ave over I- 57

PoorClosed to traffic

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3M E Il 1 · Structure no. 016202900000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parnell Ave over I- 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parnell Ave over I- 57 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 63 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParnell Ave
CrossesI- 57
Location0.3M E Il 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7146, -87.63695
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks3%
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parnell Ave over I- 57 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Parnell Ave over I- 57 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Parnell Ave over I- 57 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parnell Ave over I- 57?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Parnell Ave over I- 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.