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Waterside DR over Parking Garage

Good

Cook County, Illinois · W. Harbor Court · Structure no. 016624400000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterside DR over Parking Garage is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Waterside DR over Parking Garage in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterside DR
CrossesParking Garage
LocationW. Harbor Court
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88691, -87.61649
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Waterside DR over Parking Garage built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterside DR over Parking Garage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Waterside DR over Parking Garage carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Waterside DR over Parking Garage?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Waterside DR over Parking Garage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.