Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon
FairCook County, Illinois · 7825S 500W · Structure no. 016609500000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 102 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Normal Ave over Auburn Park Lagoon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.