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Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch

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Cook County, Illinois · 0.16 MI N.Glenwood L · Structure no. 016300700000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFire Sta. 3 Dr.
CrossesLansing Ditch
Location0.16 MI N.Glenwood L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54508, -87.53939
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Sta. 3 Dr. over Lansing Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.