US Bridges

Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3700 S Pulski Road · Structure no. 016604500000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,826 by 2046. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski RD
CrossesSanitary&ship Canal
Location3700 S Pulski Road
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82622, -87.72412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic22,826 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski RD over Sanitary&ship Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.