US Bridges

Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.34 M SE IL-68 · Structure no. 016273600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,131 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGreen Bay Road
CrossesHazel Ave
Location0.34 M SE IL-68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13353, -87.75681
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,131 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave built?

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

What condition is Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Green Bay Road over Hazel Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.