US Bridges

Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 530N.& 484E. · Structure no. 016610500000000

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

About this bridge

Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts 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 93,526 by 2046. The structure is 503 ft (153.2 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore DR
CrossesGrand & Illinois Sts
Location530N.& 484E.
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89191, -87.61419
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,400 (2024)
Projected traffic93,526 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts built?

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

What condition is Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts carry?

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

How long is Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts?

The structure is 503 ft (153.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore DR over Grand & Illinois Sts?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.