US Bridges

Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3900 S & 950 E · Structure no. 016620500000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood Blvd
CrossesMetra & Cn RR
Location3900 S & 950 E
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82483, -87.602
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Blvd over Metra & Cn RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.