Lake Cook RD over N Br Chicago Riv
FairCook County, Illinois · 1 M W Skokie HWY · Structure no. 016320000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Cook RD over N Br Chicago Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Cook RD over N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,744 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Cook RD over N Br Chicago Riv 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Cook RD over N Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 31,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Cook RD over N Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Cook RD over N Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.