US Bridges

Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2900 S & 2000 W · Structure no. 016610900000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
749 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,331 by 2046. The structure is 749 ft (228.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDamen Ave
CrossesBNSF & Cn RR & Land
Location2900 S & 2000 W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83978, -87.67539
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length749 ft (228.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2022)
Projected traffic23,331 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land?

The structure is 749 ft (228.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Damen Ave over BNSF & Cn RR & Land?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.