US Bridges

Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .05 MI W Lsd (us 41) · Structure no. 016629000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete frame carrying Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,486 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHayes Drive
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location.05 MI W Lsd (us 41)
Coordinates41.78071, -87.57513
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,486 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.