US Bridges

E South Water ST over Garland Court

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 350 N & 50 E · Structure no. 016613900000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E South Water ST over Garland Court is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E South Water ST over Garland Court 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE South Water ST
CrossesGarland Court
Location350 N & 50 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.88682, -87.62526
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E South Water ST over Garland Court built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is E South Water ST over Garland Court 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E South Water ST over Garland Court carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E South Water ST over Garland Court?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns E South Water ST over Garland Court?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.