FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BELT LINE RR

Carrying BELT LINE RR over 47TH ST

0.21 M E ILL 50 P6C, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: BELT LINE RR

The BELT LINE RR bridge in Cook, Illinois carries BELT LINE RR over 47TH ST. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 18,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BELT LINE RR compares

2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Illinois.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
18,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016087500000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELT LINE RR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BELT LINE RR against other structures in Cook and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BELT LINE RR?

BELT LINE RR in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BELT LINE RR inspected?

BELT LINE RR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELT LINE RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BELT LINE RR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BELT LINE RR.

Who is responsible for maintaining BELT LINE RR?

Ownership is not specified for BELT LINE RR in the NBI.

How old is BELT LINE RR and does age affect safety?

BELT LINE RR was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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