US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 600N 500E · Structure no. 016650200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass 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 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 94,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,526 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 240 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location600N 500E
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89284, -87.61426
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.1 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,400 (2024)
Projected traffic93,526 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass built?

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

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 94,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.