US Bridges

Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M E Il 43 · Structure no. 016035500000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 97 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,209 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf RD
CrossesW Fk N Br Chi River
Location0.8 M E Il 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05526, -87.78132
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2023)
Projected traffic31,209 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Golf RD over W Fk N Br Chi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.