US Bridges

Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR

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Cook County, Illinois · Cherry Ov Union P.Rr · Structure no. 016825600000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 85 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
LocationCherry Ov Union P.Rr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10336, -87.73089
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$539,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.