US Bridges

Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · T5 (spans 1-12)ORD · Structure no. 016658600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,294 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2046. The structure is 1,294 ft (394.5 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesUpper Level Termin
CrossesLower Level Terminal
LocationT5 (spans 1-12)ORD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97661, -87.88993
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,294 ft (394.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2022)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal 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 Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal?

The structure is 1,294 ft (394.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Level Termin over Lower Level Terminal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.