US Bridges

Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Midway Airport · Structure no. 016660200000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
558 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2046. The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesEnt Ramp Mdwy Term
CrossesLower Level Term
LocationMidway Airport
Coordinates41.78573, -87.73981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length558 ft (170.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term?

The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ent Ramp Mdwy Term over Lower Level Term?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.