US Bridges

Damen Ave. over Private Property

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Cook County, Illinois · 2800S. & 2000W. · Structure no. 016653800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damen Ave. over Private Property is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Damen Ave. over Private Property in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,331 by 2046. The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDamen Ave.
CrossesPrivate Property
Location2800S. & 2000W.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83816, -87.67544
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2022)
Projected traffic23,331 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Damen Ave. over Private Property built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Damen Ave. over Private Property in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Damen Ave. over Private Property carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Damen Ave. over Private Property?

The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Damen Ave. over Private Property?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.