US Bridges

Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 1.5 M N Il 83 · Structure no. 016019400000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
561 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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 3 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 561 ft (171 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIl 1 (halsted ST
CrossesRr- CSXT
Location1.5 M N Il 83
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates41.64994, -87.64118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,059 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 (halsted ST over Rr- CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.