US Bridges

West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · Bt W-E Pk Lot · Structure no. 016246500000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest-Ele Service R
Crosses26th ST Connection
LocationBt W-E Pk Lot
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84467, -87.74191
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$273,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West-Ele Service R over 26th ST Connection?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.