18th ST over RR Tracks
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1800S.& 300W.TO 200W · Structure no. 016611600000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 520 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th ST over RR Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18th ST over RR Tracks in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long and 66 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 18th ST over RR Tracks built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th ST over RR Tracks 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 18th ST over RR Tracks carry?
About 5,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 18th ST over RR Tracks?
The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 18th ST over RR Tracks?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.