US Bridges

Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S of 63rd ST · Structure no. 016252600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,036 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 43 (harlem Ave
CrossesRR - Brc & Frontage
Location0.5 M S of 63rd ST
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76968, -87.80476
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,200 (2023)
Projected traffic44,036 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage carry?

About 43,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Il 43 (harlem Ave over RR - Brc & Frontage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.