US Bridges

Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1716 N 78 W · Structure no. 016649000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path is a concrete culvert carrying Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,139 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLasalle DR
CrossesShared Use Path
Location1716 N 78 W
RouteState Highway 64
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91248, -87.62917
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic24,139 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Lasalle DR over Shared Use Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.