Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST
GoodCook County, Illinois · 4700 S & 1600E · Structure no. 016617200000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 108,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,621 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 53 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST carry?
About 108,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore DR SB over 47th ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.