Ashland Ave over Little Cal River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.01 M N Thornton RD · Structure no. 016030100000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashland Ave over Little Cal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashland Ave over Little Cal River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,646 by 2046. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashland Ave over Little Cal River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ashland Ave over Little Cal River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ashland Ave over Little Cal River carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ashland Ave over Little Cal River?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Ashland Ave over Little Cal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.