US Bridges

Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3800S 4000W · Structure no. 016612400000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
533 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 97 years old, older 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,826 by 2046. The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski Road
CrossesBNSF Railroad Tracks
Location3800S 4000W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82446, -87.7241
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic22,826 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Road over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.