Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass
FairCook County, Illinois · 3100N & 200W · Structure no. 016622500000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 110,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,595 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 116 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass carry?
About 110,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore DR over Pedestrian Underpass?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.