Mdwy Upper Level R over Lower Level Road
GoodCook County, Illinois · 5600 S & 9800 W · Structure no. 016660400000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 918 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mdwy Upper Level R over Lower Level Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mdwy Upper Level R over Lower Level Road 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 918 ft (279.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mdwy Upper Level R over Lower Level Road built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mdwy Upper Level R over Lower Level Road 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 Upper Level R over Lower Level Road carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mdwy Upper Level R over Lower Level Road?
The structure is 918 ft (279.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Mdwy Upper Level R over Lower Level Road?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.