US Bridges

Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3900 S & 4000 W · Structure no. 016612500000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
605 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6 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 37,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,400 by 2046. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski RD
CrossesRR Track&parking Lot
Location3900 S & 4000 W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82236, -87.72405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,700 (2023)
Projected traffic40,400 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot carry?

About 37,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski RD over RR Track&parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.