US Bridges

Cornell Drive over Pedestrian Underpass

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Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 MI N 65th ST · Structure no. 016625000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,300
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornell Drive over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete frame carrying Cornell Drive over Pedestrian Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,572 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCornell Drive
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location0.3 MI N 65th ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78045, -87.58462
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2014)
Projected traffic10,572 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cornell Drive over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornell Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cornell Drive over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cornell Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Cornell Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.