US Bridges

Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 400E 1500S · Structure no. 016269100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaldron Drive
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location400E 1500S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.86032, -87.61707
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2022)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass 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 Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Waldron Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.