US Bridges

W. 29th Street over Private Property

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2900S. & 2000W. · Structure no. 016653900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 29th Street over Private Property is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 29th Street 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesW. 29th Street
CrossesPrivate Property
Location2900S. & 2000W.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.83966, -87.67499
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 W. 29th Street over Private Property built?

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

What condition is W. 29th Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W. 29th Street over Private Property carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is W. 29th Street over Private Property?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W. 29th Street over Private Property?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.