Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR
PoorCook County, Illinois · 340N 100E+0154E · Structure no. 016614300000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 108 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Wacker DR E over Lower Wacker DR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.