US Bridges

FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0E/W & 400N.TO 300N. · Structure no. 016612900000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4 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.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU-2907 State ST
CrossesVarious City Strts
Location0E/W & 400N.TO 300N.
Coordinates41.88851, -87.628
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,474 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-2907 State ST over Various City Strts?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.