Western Blvd over S Western Ave
FairCook County, Illinois · 3300S 2400W · Structure no. 016613100000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Blvd over S Western Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Blvd over S Western Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,665 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 68 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Blvd over S Western Ave built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Western Blvd over S Western Ave 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 Western Blvd over S Western Ave carry?
About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Western Blvd over S Western Ave?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Western Blvd over S Western Ave?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.