US Bridges

Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass

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Cook County, Illinois · 1250 S. & 700 E. · Structure no. 016624900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete frame carrying Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,878 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSolidarity Drive W
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location1250 S. & 700 E.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86596, -87.61379
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,878 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Solidarity Drive W over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.