US Bridges

Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 MI W of Il 59 · Structure no. 016635000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,707 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHoffman Blvd
CrossesEj&e Railroad
Location0.6 MI W of Il 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06728, -88.20283
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,707 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Hoffman Blvd over Ej&e Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.