US Bridges

Waterside Drive over Parking Garage

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Cook County, Illinois · 300N & 400E to 440E · Structure no. 016624500000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterside Drive over Parking Garage is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Waterside Drive over Parking Garage in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 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 657 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterside Drive
CrossesParking Garage
Location300N & 400E to 440E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88691, -87.61559
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 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 traffic657 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Drive over Parking Garage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterside Drive 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 2021.

How much traffic does Waterside Drive over Parking Garage carry?

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

How long is Waterside Drive over Parking Garage?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Waterside Drive over Parking Garage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.