Lake Shore DR over Lasalle DR
FairCook County, Illinois · 1700 N & Lsd · Structure no. 016618900000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore DR over Lasalle DR is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Shore DR over Lasalle DR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 123,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,342 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore DR over Lasalle DR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Lake Shore DR over Lasalle DR 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 DR over Lasalle DR carry?
About 123,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Shore DR over Lasalle DR?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore DR over Lasalle DR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.