US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 5700 S Lake Shore DR · Structure no. 016654300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore 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 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 103,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,300 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location5700 S Lake Shore DR
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7931, -87.58027
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,300 (2024)
Projected traffic95,300 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 103,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.