MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N Bisterfd P5 · Structure no. 016785400000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman is a steel culvert carrying MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns MS2080 Wellington over Lake Cosman?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.