US Bridges

Pine ST over Union Pacific RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M S of Tower RD · Structure no. 016825900000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine ST over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine ST over Union Pacific RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPine ST
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.6 M S of Tower RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1084, -87.73505
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks6%
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$431,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine ST over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pine 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 Pine ST over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pine ST over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pine ST over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.