US Bridges

Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 200N.&151E.TO 300E. · Structure no. 016650100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLake ST E
CrossesInt Level-Lake Str
Location200N.&151E.TO 300E.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88577, -87.62526
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str built?

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

What condition is Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lake ST E over Int Level-Lake Str?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.