Elm ST over Union Pacific RR
PoorCook County, Illinois · Elm Ov Union P.Rr · Structure no. 016825800000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm ST over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over Union Pacific RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm ST over Union Pacific RR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm ST over Union Pacific RR 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Elm ST over Union Pacific RR carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Elm ST over Union Pacific RR?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Elm ST over Union Pacific RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.