US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2400N 100W · Structure no. 016618800000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue is a steel frame carrying Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 104,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,636 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesFullerton Avenue
Location2400N 100W
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.92625, -87.6314
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,600 (2024)
Projected traffic104,636 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue carry?

About 104,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Fullerton Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.