US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 400 E 1700 S · Structure no. 016269000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse 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 137,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,664 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
Crosses17th ST Concourse
Location400 E 1700 S
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.85937, -87.61741
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,200 (2024)
Projected traffic127,664 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse built?

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

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse carry?

About 137,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over 17th ST Concourse?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.