US Bridges

Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S 71st ST · Structure no. 016254900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,989 by 2046. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski RD SB
CrossesRR - Brc
Location0.2 M S 71st ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76208, -87.72234
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,989 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski RD SB over RR - Brc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.