US Bridges

Mdwy Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit RD

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Terminal to No Ent · Structure no. 016660700000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mdwy Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mdwy Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesMdwy Dn Crc Ramp
CrossesPark Gar Exit RD
LocationTerminal to No Ent
Coordinates41.78976, -87.74094
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 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit RD built?

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

What condition is Mdwy Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit 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 Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit RD carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mdwy Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit RD?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mdwy Dn Crc Ramp over Park Gar Exit RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.