Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S 127th ST · Structure no. 016019300000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 420 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River is a steel truss - thru carrying Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,059 by 2046. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River?
The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Il 1 (halsted ST over Little Cal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.