US Bridges

N Central Av over Access DR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 5600W. & 1950N. · Structure no. 016654900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Central Av over Access DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Central Av over Access DR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,665 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Central Av
CrossesAccess DR
Location5600W. & 1950N.
Coordinates41.91552, -87.76568
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,665 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Central Av over Access DR built?

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

What condition is N Central Av over Access DR 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does N Central Av over Access DR carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Central Av over Access DR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns N Central Av over Access DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.