Stephen ST over I&m Canal
GoodCook County, Illinois · 3 M S I55 P8 · Structure no. 016056500000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stephen ST over I&m Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stephen ST over I&m Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 100 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephen ST over I&m Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Stephen ST over I&m Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Stephen ST over I&m Canal carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Stephen ST over I&m Canal?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Stephen ST over I&m Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.