US Bridges

Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · S of 22nd P16 · Structure no. 016785600000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,515 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,039 by 2046. The structure is 1,515 ft (461.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaramie Ave
CrossesOgden Ave & RR Yard
LocationS of 22nd P16
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84413, -87.75389
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,515 ft (461.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,039 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard 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 Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard?

The structure is 1,515 ft (461.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Laramie Ave over Ogden Ave & RR Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.