US Bridges

Columbus DR over Parking Facilities

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 300 E & 100S to 150N · Structure no. 016633400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
849 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus DR over Parking Facilities is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus DR over Parking Facilities 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 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,361 by 2046. The structure is 849 ft (258.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus DR
CrossesParking Facilities
Location300 E & 100S to 150N
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8836, -87.62062
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length849 ft (258.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2022)
Projected traffic26,361 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Columbus DR over Parking Facilities built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus DR over Parking Facilities 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus DR over Parking Facilities carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Columbus DR over Parking Facilities?

The structure is 849 ft (258.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus DR over Parking Facilities?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.