Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain Underpass
FairCook County, Illinois · 5300 N.And 800 W. · Structure no. 016623300000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain Underpass is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 65,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,933 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 172 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain Underpass built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain Underpass carry?
About 65,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain Underpass?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore DR over Pedestrain Underpass?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.