Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E Pulaski RD · Structure no. 016025000000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,877 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East 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 Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East carry?
About 19,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Foster Ave over N Br Chi Riv East?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.