US Bridges

Mdwy Upper Lev RD over Arrival Exit Road

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Ele Ramp to NB Cicer · Structure no. 016660600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mdwy Upper Lev RD over Arrival Exit Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mdwy Upper Lev RD over Arrival Exit 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesMdwy Upper Lev RD
CrossesArrival Exit Road
LocationEle Ramp to NB Cicer
Coordinates41.78953, -87.74104
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2022)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Mdwy Upper Lev RD over Arrival Exit Road built?

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

What condition is Mdwy Upper Lev RD over Arrival Exit 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 Lev RD over Arrival Exit Road carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mdwy Upper Lev RD over Arrival Exit Road?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mdwy Upper Lev RD over Arrival Exit Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.