31st Street over Lake Shore Drive
GoodCook County, Illinois · 3100 S 628 E · Structure no. 016655000000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
31st Street over Lake Shore Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31st Street over Lake Shore Drive in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,191 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31st Street over Lake Shore Drive built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31st Street over Lake Shore Drive 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 31st Street over Lake Shore Drive carry?
About 7,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 31st Street over Lake Shore Drive?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns 31st Street over Lake Shore Drive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.