US Bridges

Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1200S 300W to 400W · Structure no. 016626900000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
818 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,977 by 2046. The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Road
CrossesUnion Station Tracks
Location1200S 300W to 400W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86721, -87.63818
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length818 ft (249.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2023)
Projected traffic27,977 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks?

The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Road over Union Station Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.