LAKE SHORE DRIVE
Carrying LAKE SHORE DRIVE over LAWRENCE AVE
4800 N & 700 W, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAKE SHORE DRIVE
The LAKE SHORE DRIVE bridge in Cook, Illinois carries LAKE SHORE DRIVE over LAWRENCE AVE. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 15,000 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAKE SHORE DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1933
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016618300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKE SHORE DRIVE 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 LAKE SHORE DRIVE 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 LAKE SHORE DRIVE?
LAKE SHORE DRIVE in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAKE SHORE DRIVE inspected?
LAKE SHORE DRIVE'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 15,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE SHORE DRIVE 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 LAKE SHORE DRIVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LAKE SHORE DRIVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE SHORE DRIVE?
Ownership is not specified for LAKE SHORE DRIVE in the NBI.
How old is LAKE SHORE DRIVE and does age affect safety?
LAKE SHORE DRIVE was built in 1933, making it 93 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.
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