US Bridges

FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6M S Archer · Structure no. 016735700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU-1024 (derby RD
CrossesPine Needles DR
Location0.6M S Archer
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65458, -87.96297
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2022)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-1024 (derby RD over Pine Needles DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.