US Bridges

Grand Ave over Land

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 530 N. & 540 W. · Structure no. 016627600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over Land in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,696 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesLand
Location530 N. & 540 W.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89117, -87.64563
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2022)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over Land built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over Land 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Land carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over Land?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Land?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.