Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive
GoodCook County, Illinois · 360 W.-100S.TO 400S. · Structure no. 016665400000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,498 ft
- 47 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,635 by 2046. The structure is 1,498 ft (456.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive?
The structure is 1,498 ft (456.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.