US Bridges

Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1200S 100W · Structure no. 016651800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,432 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesRoosevelt Road
CrossesClark Street Viaduct
Location1200S 100W
Coordinates41.86731, -87.63044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2023)
Projected traffic23,432 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct 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 Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Road over Clark Street Viaduct?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.