South Water ST over Lower Level
FairCook County, Illinois · 300N 154E to 300E · Structure no. 016633500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 346 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Water ST over Lower Level is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Water ST over Lower Level 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 92 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Water ST over Lower Level built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Water ST over Lower Level 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does South Water ST over Lower Level carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is South Water ST over Lower Level?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns South Water ST over Lower Level?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.