Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi
FairCook County, Illinois · 200N 125E to 154E · Structure no. 016613600000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 497 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 69 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 80 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi?
The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Street-East over Metra Parking&beaubi?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.