US Bridges

Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 6300 S & 1900 E · Structure no. 016619600000000

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 123 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes DR
CrossesJackson Pk Lagoon
Location6300 S & 1900 E
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78017, -87.57821
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon 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 Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes DR over Jackson Pk Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.