US Bridges

Jackson DR over Metra Electric RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 300 S & 200 E · Structure no. 016616200000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson DR over Metra Electric RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson DR over Metra Electric RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,807 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson DR
CrossesMetra Electric RR
Location300 S & 200 E
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87829, -87.6231
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic10,807 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson DR over Metra Electric RR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Jackson DR over Metra Electric 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Jackson DR over Metra Electric RR carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jackson DR over Metra Electric RR?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson DR over Metra Electric RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.