US Bridges

Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M S of 63rd ST · Structure no. 016254200000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesService RD NE
CrossesIl 171 (archer Ave)
Location0.1 M S of 63rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7764, -87.81454
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks29%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave) carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave)?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD NE over Il 171 (archer Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.