US Bridges

MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch

FairPosted for load

Cook County, Illinois · 0.16 M E Busse RDP5 · Structure no. 016400300000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch is a concrete tee beam carrying MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 78 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMS-3000 (lincoln S
CrossesWellers Drn Dtch
Location0.16 M E Busse RDP5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05907, -87.95681
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns MS-3000 (lincoln S over Wellers Drn Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.