Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive
FairCook County, Illinois · 3900S 926E · Structure no. 016617100000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive 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 2024.
How much traffic does Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Oakwood Blvd over Lake Shore Drive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.