US Bridges

Ramp to NB Ll Lsd over Land

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 500E.AND 200N. · Structure no. 016649700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
698 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to NB Ll Lsd over Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to NB Ll Lsd 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2046. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to NB Ll Lsd
CrossesLand
Location500E.AND 200N.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88601, -87.61345
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2024)
Projected traffic4,747 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ramp to NB Ll Lsd over Land built?

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

What condition is Ramp to NB Ll Lsd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to NB Ll Lsd over Land carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to NB Ll Lsd over Land?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to NB Ll Lsd over Land?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.