US Bridges

Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 150N 100E to 400E · Structure no. 016615400000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,675 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2046. The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRandolph Street
CrossesVar City Sts & RR
Location150N 100E to 400E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88451, -87.62282
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans39
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,675 ft (510.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2018)
Projected traffic11,312 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR?

The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Randolph Street over Var City Sts & RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.