US Bridges

Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 200FT S Lake Cook RD · Structure no. 016829600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,049 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPfingsten Road
CrossesNo Br Chicago River
Location200FT S Lake Cook RD
Coordinates42.15248, -87.8482
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,049 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Pfingsten Road over No Br Chicago River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.