Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR
GoodCook County, Illinois · Michigan to Randolph · Structure no. 016613800000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 4,095 ft
- 99 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 99 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2046. The structure is 4,095 ft (1,248.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR?
The structure is 4,095 ft (1,248.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns Wacker Drive over Lower Lvl Wacker DR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.