US Bridges

S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 5900 S & 1900 E · Structure no. 016619500000000

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 134 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 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,632 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Lake Shore Drive
CrossesJackson Pk Lagoon in
Location5900 S & 1900 E
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78826, -87.57792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,700 (2023)
Projected traffic43,632 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in 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 S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in carry?

About 36,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns S Lake Shore Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.