US Bridges

Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2400 N. & 100 E. · Structure no. 016627300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,199 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFullerton Parkway
CrossesLincoln Pk Lagoon
Location2400 N. & 100 E.
Coordinates41.92592, -87.63236
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2022)
Projected traffic30,199 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Fullerton Parkway over Lincoln Pk Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.