US Bridges

Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks

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Cook County, Illinois · Chgo Rvr to Canal ST · Structure no. 016626300000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
376 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 102 years old, older 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Boulevard
CrossesUnion Station Tracks
LocationChgo Rvr to Canal ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87806, -87.63901
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2023)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.