US Bridges

Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1200S.& 200E. · Structure no. 016268600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,139 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt RD
CrossesMetra Electric RR
Location1200S.& 200E.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86741, -87.62226
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2023)
Projected traffic24,139 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt RD over Metra Electric RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.