Central Park Drive over Garfield Pk Lagoon
FairCook County, Illinois · 200 N & 3600 W · Structure no. 016619800000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Park Drive over Garfield Pk Lagoon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Park Drive over Garfield Pk Lagoon in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Park Drive over Garfield Pk Lagoon built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Central Park Drive over Garfield 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Central Park Drive over Garfield Pk Lagoon carry?
About 8,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Central Park Drive over Garfield Pk Lagoon?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Central Park Drive over Garfield Pk Lagoon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.