US Bridges

MS-6001 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · Terminal 3 Exit Ramp · Structure no. 016659200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-6001 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying MS-6001 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMS-6001 Depart Ram
CrossesMS-6001 T3 Arr Exit
LocationTerminal 3 Exit Ramp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97983, -87.89908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2018)
Projected traffic32,118 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-6001 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit 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 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit carry?

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

How long is MS-6001 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns MS-6001 Depart Ram over MS-6001 T3 Arr Exit?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.