FAU-1292 (e Lake a over N Br Chicago River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.1 M E Ill 43 P14 · Structure no. 016054400000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-1292 (e Lake a over N Br Chicago River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-1292 (e Lake a over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,230 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU-1292 (e Lake a over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is FAU-1292 (e Lake a 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU-1292 (e Lake a over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 22,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU-1292 (e Lake a over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-1292 (e Lake a over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.