US Bridges

Wilson DR over Shared Use Path

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 4640 N & 550 W · Structure no. 016619100000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson DR over Shared Use Path is a concrete frame carrying Wilson DR over Shared Use Path in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson DR
CrossesShared Use Path
Location4640 N & 550 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.96826, -87.64334
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wilson DR over Shared Use Path built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson DR over Shared Use Path 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson DR over Shared Use Path carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilson DR over Shared Use Path?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson DR over Shared Use Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.