US Bridges

George ST over Weller CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.24 M N Ill 58 P5 · Structure no. 016753600000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

George ST over Weller CR is a concrete channel beam carrying George ST over Weller CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge ST
CrossesWeller CR
Location0.24 M N Ill 58 P5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05303, -87.92503
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic429 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 George ST over Weller CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is George ST over Weller CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does George ST over Weller CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is George ST over Weller CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns George ST over Weller CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.