Lake Cook RD over Skokie River
FairPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E US 41 P14 · Structure no. 016305700000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Cook RD over Skokie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Cook RD over Skokie River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Cook RD over Skokie River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Lake Cook RD over Skokie River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Cook RD over Skokie River carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake Cook RD over Skokie River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Cook RD over Skokie River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.