US Bridges

Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Elvt RD from Ll Gar · Structure no. 016660300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesMdwy Recir Ramp
CrossesLower Level Term RD
LocationElvt RD from Ll Gar
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.7865, -87.74048
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD built?

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

What condition is Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD 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 Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mdwy Recir Ramp over Lower Level Term RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.