US Bridges

Voltz RD over C&nw RR

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Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E IL-43 · Structure no. 016326500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voltz RD over C&nw RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Voltz RD over C&nw RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVoltz RD
CrossesC&nw RR
Location0.2 M E IL-43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12362, -87.8099
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Voltz RD over C&nw RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voltz RD over C&nw RR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Voltz RD over C&nw RR carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Voltz RD over C&nw RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Voltz RD over C&nw RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.