US Bridges

Jackson Boulevard over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 300S 3700W · Structure no. 016652500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Boulevard over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete frame carrying Jackson Boulevard over Pedestrian Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Boulevard
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location300S 3700W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87715, -87.71892
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jackson Boulevard over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Boulevard 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 Jackson Boulevard over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Boulevard over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Boulevard over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.