Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land
PoorCook County, Illinois · 402 N.And 484 E. · Structure no. 016610300000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 94,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,526 by 2046. The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long and 107 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land carry?
About 94,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land?
The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore DR over Lower Lsd & Land?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.