US Bridges

Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 3200 S & 2000 W · Structure no. 016611300000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 314 ft (95.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDamen Ave
CrossesLAND-32nd to I55 Rps
Location3200 S & 2000 W
Coordinates41.83689, -87.67544
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps carry?

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

How long is Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps?

The structure is 314 ft (95.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Damen Ave over LAND-32nd to I55 Rps?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.