Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.1 M N Il 83 · Structure no. 016019500000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 722 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 98 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,059 by 2046. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb?
The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Il 1 (halsted ST over RR - Ihb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.