Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus
PoorCook County, Illinois · 300E.& 150N.TO 340N. · Structure no. 016633300000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,114 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2046. The structure is 1,114 ft (339.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus?
The structure is 1,114 ft (339.4 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus Drive over Lower Level Columbus?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.