Ramp to NB LL LSD
Carrying Ramp to NB LL LSD over LAND
500E.AND 200N., Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Ramp to NB LL LSD
The Ramp to NB LL LSD bridge in Cook, Illinois carries Ramp to NB LL LSD over LAND. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 212.8 meters (698 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 3/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Ramp to NB LL LSD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1986
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 212.8 m (698 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.0 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016649700000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
Ramp to NB LL LSD 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 Ramp to NB LL LSD 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 Ramp to NB LL LSD?
Ramp to NB LL LSD in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Ramp to NB LL LSD inspected?
Ramp to NB LL LSD'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 4,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Ramp to NB LL LSD 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 Ramp to NB LL LSD?
Ramp to NB LL LSD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Ramp to NB LL LSD?
Ramp to NB LL LSD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Ramp to NB LL LSD and does age affect safety?
Ramp to NB LL LSD 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.
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