US Bridges

Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 450 N & 484 E · Structure no. 016610400000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip 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 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 94,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,300 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore DR
CrossesOgden Slip
Location450 N & 484 E
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89023, -87.61421
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,400 (2024)
Projected traffic102,300 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip carry?

About 94,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore DR over Ogden Slip?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.