US Bridges

Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 6600 S & 2050 E · Structure no. 016619700000000

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon is a concrete frame carrying Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 121 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,632 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCoast Guard Drive
CrossesJackson Pk Lagoon
Location6600 S & 2050 E
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates41.77604, -87.57529
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 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 SystemNo

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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon carry?

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

How long is Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Coast Guard Drive over Jackson Pk Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.