US Bridges

Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 500E.& 200N. · Structure no. 016649600000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
900 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
95,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,279 by 2046. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLsd-Ramp 300
CrossesLand
Location500E.& 200N.
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates41.88282, -87.61672
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,000 (2024)
Projected traffic43,279 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land carry?

About 95,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lsd-Ramp 300 over Land?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.