US Bridges

Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 154E 150N to 200N · Structure no. 016613700000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
448 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStetson Avenue
CrossesLower Level Stetson
Location154E 150N to 200N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88607, -87.62233
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson 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 Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Stetson Avenue over Lower Level Stetson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.