US Bridges

35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1300 W 35th P5C · Structure no. 016609200000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,827 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries35th ST
CrossesS Fk S Br Chi River
Location1300 W 35th P5C
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83059, -87.65771
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,827 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 35th ST over S Fk S Br Chi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.