E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass
GoodCook County, Illinois · 5700 S Lake Shore DR · Structure no. 016654200000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,240 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns E 57th Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.