Wells ST over Parking Area
FairCook County, Illinois · 200W.& 340N. · Structure no. 016649800000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells ST over Parking Area is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells ST over Parking Area in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,837 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells ST over Parking Area built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells ST over Parking Area 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 Wells ST over Parking Area carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wells ST over Parking Area?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Wells ST over Parking Area?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.