US Bridges

25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .3 M S of Lake ST · Structure no. 016635100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,018 by 2046. The structure is 396 ft (120.8 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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Carries25th Avenue
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location.3 M S of Lake ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.8916, -87.86395
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length396 ft (120.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic22,018 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 396 ft (120.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Avenue over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.