US Bridges

TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv

GoodPosted for load

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 E Sunset Rge P14 · Structure no. 016401200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR-1302 Sunset DR
CrossesN Br Chic Rv
Location0.2 E Sunset Rge P14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11642, -87.78557
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR-1302 Sunset DR over N Br Chic Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.