US Bridges

Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .16 Mi. N. of Main · Structure no. 016735600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEd Bossert DR
CrossesI&m Canal
Location.16 Mi. N. of Main
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.67485, -88.00275
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ed Bossert DR over I&m Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.