103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorCook County, Illinois · 10300S&1800E_2000E · Structure no. 016625100000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,031 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 87 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,654 by 2046. The structure is 1,031 ft (314.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is 103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 19,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 1,031 ft (314.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 103rd ST over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.