US Bridges

Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 4700 N. & 600 W · Structure no. 016619000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance is a concrete frame carrying Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSimonds DR
CrossesParking Lot Entrance
Location4700 N. & 600 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96766, -87.64415
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Simonds DR over Parking Lot Entrance?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.