US Bridges

Columbus DR over 11th ST Underpass

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1100 S. Columbus Dr. · Structure no. 016655300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus DR over 11th ST Underpass is a concrete frame carrying Columbus DR over 11th ST 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 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,795 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbus DR
Crosses11th ST Underpass
Location1100 S. Columbus Dr.
Coordinates41.86882, -87.62051
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2022)
Projected traffic29,795 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Columbus DR over 11th ST Underpass built?

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

What condition is Columbus DR over 11th ST 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Columbus DR over 11th ST Underpass carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbus DR over 11th ST Underpass?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus DR over 11th ST Underpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.