Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E Halstedst · Structure no. 016020200000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 362 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 80,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,112 by 2046. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 80,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Ohio ST Jfk Feeder over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.