US Bridges

W Taylor ST over Service Road

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 400W & 1000S · Structure no. 016619300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Taylor ST over Service Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Taylor ST over Service Road in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,545 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW Taylor ST
CrossesService Road
Location400W & 1000S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86973, -87.64015
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2022)
Projected traffic9,545 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Taylor ST over Service Road built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Taylor ST over Service Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W Taylor ST over Service Road carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Taylor ST over Service Road?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns W Taylor ST over Service Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.