Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av
PoorCook County, Illinois · 3200 N.& 400 W. · Structure no. 016618700000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 101,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,627 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 106 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av carry?
About 101,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore DR over Belmont Av?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.