FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LSD-RAMP 300

Carrying LSD-RAMP 300 over LAND

500E.& 200N., Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LSD-RAMP 300

The LSD-RAMP 300 bridge in Cook, Illinois carries LSD-RAMP 300 over LAND. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 274.3 meters (900 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 98,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

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

How LSD-RAMP 300 compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
LSD-RAMP 300 21.1 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
10
Structure Length
274.3 m (900 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
98,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016649600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LSD-RAMP 300 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LSD-RAMP 300 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 LSD-RAMP 300?

LSD-RAMP 300 in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LSD-RAMP 300 inspected?

LSD-RAMP 300'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 98,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LSD-RAMP 300 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LSD-RAMP 300?

LSD-RAMP 300 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LSD-RAMP 300?

LSD-RAMP 300 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LSD-RAMP 300 and does age affect safety?

LSD-RAMP 300 was built in 1986, making it 40 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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