Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk
GoodCook County, Illinois · 200N & 360W to 500W · Structure no. 016626400000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 109 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,676 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk 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 Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Street over Union Station RR Trk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.