US Bridges

Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1326S 400E · Structure no. 016268900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfetridge Drive
CrossesLake Shore Drive
Location1326S 400E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86499, -87.61949
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,464 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive built?

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

What condition is Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfetridge Drive over Lake Shore Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.