US Bridges

Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 800S-1200S & 5200W · Structure no. 016653200000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,019 by 2046. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLaramie Ave
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location800S-1200S & 5200W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87077, -87.75471
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,019 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Laramie Ave over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.