US Bridges

131st ST over RR - Metra

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.9 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016261100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

131st ST over RR - Metra is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 131st ST over RR - Metra in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,969 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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Carries131st ST
CrossesRR - Metra
Location0.9 M E US 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65265, -87.83684
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2023)
Projected traffic6,969 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 131st ST over RR - Metra built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 131st ST over RR - Metra 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 131st ST over RR - Metra carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 131st ST over RR - Metra?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 131st ST over RR - Metra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.