US Bridges

MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · T3 (spans 25X-36)ORD · Structure no. 016658500000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,020 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
31,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older 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 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,118 by 2046. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMS-6001 UP Lv Term
CrossesMS-6001 Lw Lv Term
LocationT3 (spans 25X-36)ORD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97708, -87.90119
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2018)
Projected traffic32,118 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term carry?

About 31,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns MS-6001 UP Lv Term over MS-6001 Lw Lv Term?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.