NB LAKE SHORE DRIV
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV in 2200 S Lake Shore DR, Cook County, Illinois received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 1996, the bridge carries 139K vehicles daily on NB LAKE SHORE DRIV over Taxi Ramp.
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1996, making it 30 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. NB LAKE SHORE DRIV carries an average daily traffic count of 138,800 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Taxi Ramp. The owning agency is City/Municipal; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV is a 30-year-old bridge located 2200 S Lake Shore DR in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries NB LAKE SHORE DRIV over Taxi Ramp with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1996, the structure spans 10.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by City/Municipal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV has a Condition Score of 67/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV carries approximately 139K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 10.1 meters long and located on NB LAKE SHORE DRIV in 2200 S Lake Shore DR, Cook County, Illinois.
No, NB LAKE SHORE DRIV is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV is located 2200 S Lake Shore DR in Cook County, Illinois. The bridge carries NB LAKE SHORE DRIV over Taxi Ramp. Its coordinates are 41.854067, -87.615081. It is maintained by City/Municipal.
NB LAKE SHORE DRIV carries NB LAKE SHORE DRIV over Taxi Ramp. The bridge is 10.1 meters long and was built in 1996.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.